Uranius Tholus
Martian volcano
26°31′N 262°26′E / 26.52°N 262.43°E / 26.52; 262.43Uranius Tholus is a volcano on Mars located in the Tharsis quadrangle at 26.52° north latitude and 262.43° east longitude. It is 61.4 kilometres (38 mi) across with an elevation of 4,290 metres (14,075 ft)[1] and was named after a classical albedo feature name.[2]
Uranius Tholus is part of the Uranius group of volcanoes and lies north of the larger Ceraunius Tholus.
Volcanoes
Tharsis is a land of great volcanoes. Olympus Mons is the tallest known volcano. "Mons" is a term used for a large raised feature. "Tholus" is about the same, but smaller.
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View of Uranius Tholus and Ceraunius Tholus from the Mars Orbiter Camera of Mars Global Surveyor. -
Viking Orbiter 1 image (1977)
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