Geologic map of the Elysium region of Mars
January 9, 2023
The region centered at Elysium Mons contains that second largest volcanic complex on Mars, surpassed in size by only the Tharsis complex. The Elysium region also has been a center of tectonic, fluvial, and mass-wasting activity. After degradation of ancient cratered terrain within the northern lowlands, volcanic rocks erupted from Elysium Mons, Hectas Tholus, and Albor Tholus in Elysium Planitia. The volcanic activity was associated with episodes of channel formation, faulting, and apparent volcano/ground-ice modifications of some areas. On this map sheet we portray, describe, and interpret the rich geologic history of the region.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Title | Geologic map of the Elysium region of Mars |
| DOI | 10.5066/P97NUOKK |
| Authors | K.L. Tanaka, M. G. Chapman, D. H. Scott |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog |
| USGS Organization | Astrogeology Science Center |
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Geologic map of the Elysium region of Mars
The region centered at Elysium Mons contains that second largest volcanic complex on Mars, surpassed in size by only the Tharsis complex. The Elysium region also has been a center of tectonic, fluvial, and mass-wasting activity. After degradation of ancient cratered terrain within the northern lowlands, volcanic rocks erupted from Elysium Mons, Hectas Tholus, and Albor Tholus in Elysium Planitia.
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Geologic map of the Elysium region of Mars
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