Geology · Tharsis

Olympus Mons Caldera Region

Olympus Mons is an immense shield volcano in the Tharsis region. Orbital geography reveals the relationship between the volcano and the surrounding rise.

Mission / archive

Mars Express

Historical milestone

Orbital geological mapping

Approximate regional locator

18.65°, -133.80°

Suggested virtual visit

0 of 3 stops reviewed

1. Volcano overviewCompare the broad shield shape with surrounding plains.2. Summit perspectiveUse orbital geography to examine the summit region.3. Tharsis contextConnect the volcano to the larger volcanic province.

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 ↗

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