Tag Archives: Cyane Fossae

THEMIS: Cyane Fossae on Alba Mons

Posted on June 21, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 21, 2019. This VIS image shows lava flows from Alba Mons, and a tectonic graben called Cyane Fossae. It is thought that the linear depressions that surround Alba Mons were created by a huge … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Lava terminal deposit in Cyane Fossae

Posted on July 18, 2017 by rburnham

Lava terminal deposit in Cyane Fossae. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Cyane Fossae

Posted on August 16, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 16, 2016. This VIS image show part of Cyane Fossae, located near Alba Mons. The linear feature is bounded by faulting, creating a feature called a graben. The multiple crater-type forms may indicate that … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Cyane Fossae

Posted on July 31, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, July 31, 2014. The linear feature in this image is part of Cyane Fossae. The circular collapse features are bounded by linear faults. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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THEMIS: Cyane Fossae

Posted on July 3, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, July 3, 2014. The linear depressions in this VIS image are called graben. Graben are bounded on both sides by faults, and the central material has shifted downward between the faults. Cyane Fossae are near … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Cyane Fossae

Posted on April 23, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, April 23, 2014. The graben in this VIS image is Cyane Fossae. The lava flows are part of the extensive Tharsis volcanic flows. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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