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Solis Planum is a
ESP 044840 1620lavaflow.jpg, Edge of lava flow, as seen by HiRISE under HiWish program
Solis Planum is a planum
In geology and physical geography, a plateau (; ; ), also called a high plain or a tableland, is an area of a highland consisting of flat terrain that is raised sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Often one or more sides ha ...
on Mars
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, only being larger than Mercury. In the English language, Mars is named for the Roman god of war. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmos ...
which has a diameter of 1811.23 km. Its center latitude is 26.4 S and its center longitude is 270.33 E. Solis Planum was named after a classic albedo feature name, and its name was approved in 1973.
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* Phoenicis Lacus quadrangle *Volcanism on Mars
Volcanic activity, or volcanism, has played a significant role in the geologic evolution of Mars. Scientists have known since the Mariner 9 mission in 1972 that volcanic features cover large portions of the Martian surface. These features inc ...
1973 in science
Coprates quadrangle
Phoenicis Lacus quadrangle
Plains on Mars
Thaumasia quadrangle