 2001 Mars OdysseyTHEMIS mosaic of Uranius Mons | |
| Feature type | mountain |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 26°54′N267°51′E / 26.90°N 267.85°E /26.90; 267.85 |
| Peak | 4,853 metres (15,922 ft) |
Uranius Mons,[1] formerlyUranius Patera, is a volcano on Mars located in theTharsis quadrangle, named after a classical albedo feature. The name "Uranius Patera" now refers only to the volcano's central caldera.[2] It is 4,853 metres (15,922 ft) high[3] and has shallow slopes. It belongs to theUranius group of volcanoes in theTharsis area. The sides of Uranius Mons consist of radial lava flows; the large caldera (90×65 km) is elongated in the southwestern direction. The surrounding plains are younger and part of the Tharsis Montes Formation of theAmazonian epoch.[4]
.jpg)