1 online resource (138 pages) : chiefly color illustrations, maps
Contents
The two faces of Mars -- To Hellas and back -- Snows of Olympus -- The grandest canyon -- Making an impact on Mars -- Water and wind -- North and south -- Living or not? -- For a closer look -- Mars in 3D
Summary
Landscapes of Mars is essentially a picture book that provides a visual tour of Mars. All the major regions and topographical features will be shown and supplemented with chapter introductions and extended captions. In a way, think of it as a visual tourist guide. Other topics covered are Martian uplands on the order of the elevation of Mt. Everest, Giant volcanoes and a rift system, the Grand Canyon of Mars, craters and the absence of craters over large regions (erosion), and wind shadows around craters, sand dunes, and dust devils. The book includes discussions on the search for water (braid
