Tantalus Fossae

Tantalus Fossae
Tantalus Fossae based on THEMIS day-time image
Location Arcadia quadrangle
Coordinates 50°54′N 97°30′W / 50.9°N 97.5°W / 50.9; -97.5Coordinates: 50°54′N 97°30′W / 50.9°N 97.5°W / 50.9; -97.5
Length 2,400 km
Naming Classical albedo feature
Map of Arcadia quadrangle with major features labeled. Several large cracks called Fossae are in this area.

Tantalus Fossae is a group of troughs in the Arcadia quadrangle of Mars with the northernmost areas in Mare Boreum quadrangle, also the northern portion is also in Vastitas Borealis (Northern Basin, where its elevation is lower than within Alba Mons), it is located east of Alba Mons at 50.9° north latitude and 97.5° west longitude. They are about 2,400 km long and was named after an albedo feature at 35N, 110W.[1] Troughs, like this one are called Fossae on Mars. More information and more examples can be found at Fossa (geology).

References

  1. "Planetary Names: Welcome". Planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2012-10-28.

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