Tag Archives: Hecates Tholus

A proposed development sequence for the Elysium volcanic province

Posted on January 18, 2019 by rburnham

[Editor’s note: From a paper by Brian Kneller and two co-authors recently published in the Journal of Geophysical Research.] Correlation between graben orientation, channel direction change and tectonic loading: The Elysium Province, Mars • Graben are systematically arranged around sources … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Flows northwest of Elysium Mons

Posted on December 20, 2018 by rburnham

Flows northwest of Elysium Mons. Elysium Mons is flanked by the smaller volcanoes Hecates Tholus to the northeast, and Albor Tholus to the southeast. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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THEMIS: Lava flows on plains east of Hecates Tholus

Posted on October 16, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS image of the Day, October 16, 2018. This VIS image shows the plains to the east of Hecates Tholus. In this false-color view lie several lava flow fronts and scattered impact craters. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Double impact at Buvinda Vallis

Posted on August 10, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 10, 2018. Today’s VIS image shows a portion of Buvinda Vallis, a channel near the flank of Hecates Tholus. The closeness of the volcano suggests that the channel was eroded by a lava flow, … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Impact blast scars on crater rim

Posted on June 12, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 12, 2018. Today’s VIS image shows part of a crater located north of Hecates Tholus. The radial grooves in the ejecta blanket are still visible around the crater rim. There is also likely blast … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Lava channel on Hecates Tholus

Posted on June 27, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 27, 2017. Do you see what I see? Is that a snake slithering down the image? (THEMIS Art #134) More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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HiRISE: Gully on Hecates Tholus

Posted on December 7, 2016 by rburnham

Gully on Hecates Tholus. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Buvinda Vallis

Posted on May 18, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, May 18, 2016. This VIS image shows a portion of Buvinda Vallis. This channel is located near the northeastern flank of Hecates Tholus. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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THEMIS: Hecates Tholus false color

Posted on December 30, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 30, 2014. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Hecates Tholus

Posted on June 12, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 12, 2014. This VIS image shows part of the northern flank of Hecates Tholus, which is located on the northern part of the Elysium Volcanic Complex. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological … Continue reading →

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