Oblique perspective view of the Jovis Tholus shield volcano on Mars
Oblique perspective view of the Jovis Tholus shield volcano on Mars
This perspective view shows the southern flank of the Jovis Tholus shield volcano. Its caldera, the collapsed basin above the emptied magma chambers, consists of a total of five craters, all of which are interconnected. Tectonic grabens can be seen at the edges of the volcano and in its immediate surroundings.
