Possible Cinder Cone on the Southern Flank of Pavonis Mons

NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona2010-10-13

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This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbite is centered on a small cone on the side of one of Mars giant shield volcanoes. The cone shows some layers of hard rock but most of it is made of relatively soft material.

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Title: Possible Cinder Cone on the Southern Flank of Pavonis Mons
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
Date Created: 2010-10-13
Rights: JPL

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