Tantalus Fossae

Tantalus Fossae is a group of troughs in the Arcadia quadrangle of Mars, located at 50.9° north latitude and 97.5° west longitude. They are about 2,400 km long and was named after an albedo feature at 35N, 110W.[1] Troughs like this one are called fossae on Mars.

  • Tantalus Fossae, as seen by HiRISE. Click on image to see dust devil tracks.
    Tantalus Fossae, as seen by HiRISE. Click on image to see dust devil tracks.
Tantalus Fossae
Tantalus Fossae based on THEMIS day-time image
LocationArcadia quadrangle
Coordinates50.9°N 97.5°W / 50.9; -97.5
Length2,400 km
NamingClassical albedo feature
Map of Arcadia quadrangle with major features labeled. Several large cracks called Fossae are in this area.

References
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  1. "Tantalus Fossae". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.


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