Syrtis Major Planum on the Mars Map
Syrtis Major Planum
| Feature type | Plateau |
| Size (km) | 350 |
| Coordinates (latitude, longitude) | 9.2, 67.1 |
A dark region easily visible from Earth, Syrtis Major is an ancient volcanic plateau rich in iron and magnesium silicates.
Mars Surface Features Facing Earth
Valles Marineris
Valley
Vast canyon system stretching over 4,000 km, sometimes called the 'Grand Canyon of Mars'.
Tharsis Montes
Mountain
Chain of three large shield volcanoes (Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons, Ascraeus Mons) on the Tharsis bulge.
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