Martian Volcano Tharsis Tholus

Friday, November 18, 2011 - 16:31 in Astronomy & Space

Tharsis Tholus towers almost 5 miles (8 km) above the surrounding terrain of Mars. Its base stretches 96 x 77 miles (155 x 125 km), and is unusual in its battered condition. The main feature of Tharsis Tholus is the caldera at its centre. It has an almost

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