Syrtis Major quadrangle

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/syrtis-major-quadrangle

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1. What is the USGS astrogeology designation?MC-13
2. What is the geographic coordinates?Covers longitudes 270° to 315° west and latitudes 0° to 30° north
3. What is the Syrtis Major quadrangle on Mars?It is a large region in Mars’s northern hemisphere, covering longitudes 270° to 315° west and latitudes 0° to 30° north. The area contains ancient volcanoes, highlands, and a big impact basin.
4. Why is Syrtis Major Planum special?Syrtis Major Planum is a huge, dark basaltic shield volcano that is one of the oldest and most recognizable features on Mars. It has two large calderas, Meroe Patera and Nili Patera, showing volcanic collapse.

Astrogeology: The study of the geology of celestial bodies, including planets, moons, and asteroids.
Shield Volcano: A broad, gently sloping volcano formed by successive eruptions of fluid, basaltic lava.
Caldera: A large, cauldron-like depression formed by the collapse of a volcano's summit after an eruption.
Inverted Terrain: Geological formations where ancient lava channels, after solidification and erosion, stand as elevated ridges.