Thrasis Region
By Astrogeology Science Center
2001 (approx.)
Detailed Description
The Tharsis region is located approximately between -30° to 60° latitude and 210° and 270° longitude. This area encompasses four major volcanoes: Olympus, Ascraeus, Pavonis, and Arsia Mons. Frost formation on the highest portions of these peaks make this area important in the study of Mars ice.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Related
All About Ice
Why Study Ice on Mars? On Earth, there’s a plethora of variables driving environmental change, from natural processes to the activities of humans. While Mars is most similar to Earth of all the known extraterrestrial worlds, its climate is still extremely different from our watery abode. The recent discovery of ice on the red planet’s surface has given us a new climate driver to study...
Related
All About Ice
Why Study Ice on Mars? On Earth, there’s a plethora of variables driving environmental change, from natural processes to the activities of humans. While Mars is most similar to Earth of all the known extraterrestrial worlds, its climate is still extremely different from our watery abode. The recent discovery of ice on the red planet’s surface has given us a new climate driver to study...