2 stories tagged #Olympus Mons

  1. Olympus Mons: The Solar System's Largest Volcano That Doesn't Feel Like a Mountain
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    Olympus Mons: The Solar System's Largest Volcano That Doesn't Feel Like a Mountain

    Exploring the paradox of Olympus Mons on Mars, a volcano rising 22 km high with slopes so gradual an astronaut would not perceive they were climbing the tallest mountain in the solar system.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. Mars Spins Faster, Scientists Link to Deep Volcanic Plume
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    Mars Spins Faster, Scientists Link to Deep Volcanic Plume

    New study suggests a buoyant rock plume beneath Mars' surface may explain its increasing spin rate and geological activity.

    3mo ago 1 min read