Planet Four Talk

Is this is volcano?

  • Owenwangwenjie by Owenwangwenjie

    Is this a volcano.

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  • Kitharode by Kitharode moderator

    I'm guessing that you're talking about the feature at the top of the image (?).

    It's not a volcano (you don't get them at the poles) but it is still rather interesting. The curved, sculpted area around the dark blotch is quite unusual I think. Good find.

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  • shawntan8390 by shawntan8390

    I'm not too sure what that is. I see elevation, and darker coloured regions, but i'm not too sure how it came about. Ice caps?

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  • p.titchin by p.titchin in response to Owenwangwenjie's comment.

    I think this area of Ithaca has shallow depressions and gulleys in which dust drifts collect. At less magnification, it gives the appearance of scales, and has been nicknamed "Lizard Skin Terrain"

    The smooth curved feature outlining your feature looks like one of these dust drifts. ~ Pete

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