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Tag Archives: volcanics
THEMIS: Daedalia Planum’s volcanic vents
THEMIS Image of the Day, September 29, 2016. n the bottom half of this VIS image is a line of small volcanic vents. These vents emplaced lava to both sides of the vent ridge. The linear contact of dark/bright surface … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Daedalia Planum, lava flows, lava vents, Mars Odyssey, NASA, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanic vents, volcanics
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THEMIS: Lava flow and crater, Daedalia Planum
THEMIS Image of the Day, September 26, 2016. Today’s VIS image shows a small portion of Daedalia Planum. Daedalia Planum was created by lava flows from Arsia Mons. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, Arsia Mons, ASU, Daedalia Planum, lava flows, Mars Odyssey, NASA, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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HiRISE: Intersecting channels near Olympica Fossae
This complicated area contains various types of channels, pits and fractures. We can determine the relative ages of the pits and channels based on which features cross-cut others. Older channels appear smooth-edged and shallow. Younger channels and pits are deeper … Continue reading
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Tagged High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, lava channels, lava flows, lava tubes, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Olympica Fossae, University of Arizona, volcanics
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HiRISE: Wind-scoured lava flows of Pavonis Mons
This image shows a circular impact crater and an oval volcanic caldera on the southern flank of a large volcano on Mars called Pavonis Mons. The caldera is also the source of numerous finger-like lava flows and at least one … Continue reading
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Tagged eolian processes, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, lava flows, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Pavonis Mons, University of Arizona, volcanics
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THEMIS: Lava flows on Solis Planum
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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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, lava, lava flows, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Solis Planum, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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THEMIS: Syrtis Major Planum in false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, September 14, 2016. Today’s false color image shows part of Syrtis Major Planum, between Nili Patera and Meroe Patera. The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, eolian processes, Mars Odyssey, Meroe Patera, NASA, Nili Patera, Syrtis Major, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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THEMIS: Tyrrhena Terra in false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, September 12, 2016. Today’s false color image shows part of the plains of Tyrrhena Terra. The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, impacts, Mars Odyssey, NASA, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System, Tyrrhena Terra, volcanics
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THEMIS: Syrtis Major wind streaks in false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, September 9, 2016. Today’s false color image shows part of Syrtis Major Planum, including several wind streaks that show winds are blowing from the northeast (upper right). The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, dust, eolian processes, Mars Odyssey, NASA, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics, wind streaks
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THEMIS: Lava flows near Ascraeus Mons
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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Tagged Arizona State University, Ascraeus Mons, ASU, lava, lava flows, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Tharsis, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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THEMIS: Cyane Fossae
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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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Cyane Fossae, graben, Mars Odyssey, NASA, pit craters, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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