Terra Sirenum

Terra Sirenum (latin for "Sea of the Sirens") is a region located in the southern hemisphere of Mars (at 39.7 °S, 150 &degW). Terra Sirenum covers a large landmass and at its longest extent covers 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.

Evidence from the Mars Global Surveyor MOC instrument that spurts of liquid water may sporadically flow on the Terra Sirenum region.

External links

• Location of Terra Sirenum (Google Mars).
• Images of suspected gullies in Terra Sirenum.