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'''Terra Sirenum''' (latin for "''Sea of the Sirens''") is a region located in the southern hemisphere of [[Mars]] (at 39.7 °S, 150 °W). Terra Sirenum covers a large landmass and at its longest extent | '''Terra Sirenum''' (latin for "''Sea of the Sirens''") is a region located in the southern hemisphere of [[Mars]] (at 39.7 °S, 150 °W). Terra Sirenum covers a large landmass and at its longest extent spans 3900 km (2420 mi), approximating the distance from New York to Los Angeles. | ||
==Observation== | ==Observation== | ||
Revision as of 07:55, 25 November 2007
Terra Sirenum (latin for "Sea of the Sirens") is a region located in the southern hemisphere of Mars (at 39.7 °S, 150 °W). Terra Sirenum covers a large landmass and at its longest extent spans 3900 km (2420 mi), approximating the distance from New York to Los Angeles.
Observation
- Surveys by the Mars Global Surveyor, MOC instrument revealed evidence of liquid water "spurts" in this location in 2005.
