Tag Archives: lava flows

THEMIS: Lava flows on Solis Planum

Posted on September 19, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 19, 2016. This VIS image shows some of the extensive lava flows that comprise Solis Planum. [Local time is soon after sunrise, so lighting is coming from the right.] More THEMIS Images of the … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Lava flows near Ascraeus Mons

Posted on August 24, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 24, 2016. Today’s VIS image shows a very small portion of the extensive lava flows of the Tharsis volcanic complex. These flows are located southeast of Ascraeus Mons. More THEMIS Images of the Day … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Lava in Elysium Planitia

Posted on August 12, 2016 by rburnham

Lava in Elysium Planitia. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Volcanic flows meet craters

Posted on July 12, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, July 12, 2016. This VIS image shows a small portion of the extensive lava flows of the Tharsis volcanic region. Note that the flows have encircled the two craters, covering the ejecta deposits, but not … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Southwestern Elysium Planitia

Posted on June 24, 2016 by rburnham

Southwestern Elysium Planitia. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Possible lava flow passages in Kasei Valles

Posted on May 13, 2016 by rburnham

Possible narrow passages for lava flows through Kasei Valles. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Lava flows

Posted on April 22, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, April 22, 2016. This VIS image shows part of the lava flows that originated from Arsia Mons. Several different surface textures are visible. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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HiRISE: Flood lavas and mass extinctions

Posted on April 21, 2016 by rburnham

This entire landscape is covered by lava flows. Almost all of vast Amazonis Planitia is covered by lava flows, an area comparable to that of the entire continental United States. Amazonis Planitia is also one of the flattest places on … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: In a land of rootless cones

Posted on December 15, 2015 by rburnham

In a land of rootless cones — Flood lava and rootless cones in Cerberus Palus. A rootless cone is a formation that resembles a volcanic crater, but differs in that it is not an actual vent from which lava has erupted, … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Ridges and flows

Posted on November 16, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, November 16, 2015. Located southwest of Olympus Mons, this VIS image shows part of a complex region that has undergone several geologic processes. The hills have been modified by wind, creating narrow ridges, and then … Continue reading →

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