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Geology of Mars
If  you look deeply into the night sky, you'll see Mars glowing brightly. The red planet is making its closest pass to the Earth in 60,000 years. For millions of years, the planet has rocked and rolled with six different geological processes, all of which are examined on this site. Start with a whirlwind tour of the planet as the Viking Landers experienced it in 1976. Once you learn the basics of the warrior planet, it's time to brave the dust storms and fierce winds of the Aeolian processes that create streaks and dunes across the land. Then it's on to discover the Tectonic forces warping the planet, craters pitting the surface, and landslides furrowing the valley floors. The surface of Mars is riddled with massive volcanoes, the largest being Olympus Mons, a behemoth that would span across the entire Hawaiian island chain if on Earth. This engaging site offers a rare glimpse into the history and structure of our neighboring planet, raising as many questions as it answers. (in Mars) |
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