Mars Places #16: Noctis Labyrinthus
Noctis Labyrinthus
Description: Noctis Labyrinthus is a maze of deep valleys and plateaus at the western end of Valles Marineris, spanning 1,190 km. Formed by tectonic stretching and volcanism from Tharsis, its intersecting canyons reach 7 km deep, with pit chains and grabens indicating subsurface voids or magma withdrawal. It's a transition zone between highlands and canyons.
How I Got My Name: Named 'Labyrinth of Night' for its complex, dark appearance in early images.
Interesting Fact: Possible site of water ice and hydrothermal activity; THEMIS images show fog in valleys, suggesting atmospheric water vapor, and it's proposed for future exploration due to geological diversity.
Location: Centered at 6.5° S, 102.2° W, 1190 km long.
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