A synthetic color image from Mars Global Surveyor shows the Elysium Volcanic Region of Mars. North is at the top, with the sun illuminating the scene from the lower right. Bright clouds are near Hecates Tholus (north), Elysium Mons (near center), and Albor Tholus (south) are visible. These Martian volcanoes dwarf their Earthly counterparts, highlighting the scale of volcanic activity on Mars.

Astronomy Picture from 30/07/1998

Volcanos on Mars: Elysium Region

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap980730.html


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