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'''Arsia Mons''' is an extinct [[shield volcano|shield]] [[volcano]] in the [[Tharsis]] region near the equator. It is part of the [[Tharsis Montes]] group of volcanos. | '''Arsia Mons''' is an extinct [[shield volcano|shield]] [[volcano]] in the [[Tharsis]] region near the equator. It is part of the [[Tharsis Montes]] group of volcanos. | ||
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===Caves=== | ===Caves=== | ||
Seven [[cave]] entrances have been discovered on the sides of Arsia Mons. These caves could contain reserves of [[water ice]] or even life. They are possible locations for a [[volcanic cave settlement|cave settlement]]. | Seven [[cave]] entrances have been discovered on the sides of Arsia Mons. These caves could contain reserves of [[water ice]] or even life. They are possible locations for a [[volcanic cave settlement|cave settlement]]. | ||
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Revision as of 15:49, 4 December 2008
Arsia Mons is an extinct shield volcano in the Tharsis region near the equator. It is part of the Tharsis Montes group of volcanos.
Caves
Seven cave entrances have been discovered on the sides of Arsia Mons. These caves could contain reserves of water ice or even life. They are possible locations for a cave settlement.
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