Uranius Mons Explained

Uranius Mons
Type:mountain
Coordinates:26.9°N 267.85°W
Peak:4853m (15,922feet)

Uranius Mons,[1] formerly Uranius Patera, is a volcano on Mars located in the Tharsis quadrangle, named after a classical albedo feature. The name "Uranius Patera" now refers only to the volcano's central caldera.[2] It is 4853m (15,922feet) high[3] and has shallow slopes. It belongs to the Uranius group of volcanoes in the Tharsis area. The sides of Uranius Mons consist of radial lava flows; the large caldera (90×65 km) is elongated in the southwestern direction. The surrounding plains are younger and part of the Tharsis Montes Formation of the Amazonian epoch.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uranius Mons . USGS planetary nomenclature page . . 2012-06-30.
  2. Web site: Uranius Patera . USGS planetary nomenclature page . . 2012-06-30.
  3. Book: Peter Grego. Mars and How to Observe It. 10 September 2019. 1 June 2012. Springer. 978-1-4614-2302-7. 63.
  4. Lunar and Planetary Science XXX, Geology of Uranius Patera, Mars. J. B. Plescia, U. S. Geological Survey, 2255 N. Gemini Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.