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Ref : S01897
Theme :
Future projects - Exploration of the Solar System (136 images)
Title : Two kilometers above the lava flows of Mars' Tharsis Bulge region, a geologist collects samples from the base of Olympus Mons, the solar system's largest known shield volcano
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Two kilometers above the lava flows of Mars' Tharsis Bulge region, a geologist collects samples from the eastern cliff at the base of Olympus Mons, the solar system's largest known shield volcano. To better understand the evolution of the Arizona-sized volcano, the scientist investigates the layers of hardened lava that make up the massive feature. The block-like nature of the rock face, caused by columnar jointing, is similar to features on Earth, such as the Devil's Tower in Wyoming
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