Ascraeus Mons

Ascraeus Mons /əˈskriːəs ˈmɒnz/ is a large shield volcano located in the Tharsis region of the planet Mars. It is the northernmost and tallest of three shield volcanoes collectively known as the Tharsis Montes.

Ascraeus Mons
Feature typeShield volcano
LocationCentral Tharsis Rise, Mars
Coordinates11.92°N 255.92°E / 11.92; 255.92
Peak
  • 15 km (9.3 mi) 49,000 ft (15,000 m) local relief
  • 18.2 km (11.3 mi) above datum
DiscovererMariner 9
EponymLatin – Ascraeus Mountain
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