Geology · Western Valles Marineris

Noctis Labyrinthus

Noctis Labyrinthus is a network of valleys and fractured plateaus west of Valles Marineris. Its terrain reflects tectonic stresses associated with the Tharsis region.

Mission / archive

Mars Express

Historical milestone

Orbital fracture mapping

Approximate regional locator

-6.50°, -100.00°

Suggested virtual visit

0 of 3 stops reviewed

1. Plateau overviewIdentify isolated blocks and intersecting trenches.2. Fracture patternsRead how extension reshaped the crust.3. Orbital viewpointCompare plan views with stereo perspectives.

Mission archive

Read the original mission account and explore official imagery. Suggested stops are virtual study prompts, not measured waypoints or live robot access.

Official history and imagery ↗