Tharsis Lava

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Image Credit: NASA/JPL/ASU

About this image

Volcanic flows cover the majority of the surface of Mars. In some regions, like around Arsia Mons, the flows are readily identifiable. As time passes, the flow features are covered or eroded away by other processes. This region of Tharsis near Olympus Mons contains subtle features showing its lava flow origin. Note the 'softened' flow fronts and lava channels.

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Context

Image ID: 
V38754010 (View data in Mars Image Explorer)
12.059
229.652
38754
2010-09-09 08:27
Mon, 2010-10-11
VIS
1024 pixels (18 km)
3648 pixels (65 km)
0.017994 km/pixel
0.018125 km/pixel

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