Syria Planum
Encyclopedia
Syria Planum is a broad plateau
on surface of Mars, forming part of Tharsis
region. It is located at the summit of the Tharsis bulge, and was the center of volcanic
and tectonic activity in Martian history from the Noachian
to the late Hesperian
. It has been confirmed that low shield volcanoes exist in this region.
Plateau
In geology and earth science, a plateau , also called a high plain or tableland, is an area of highland, usually consisting of relatively flat terrain. A highly eroded plateau is called a dissected plateau...
on surface of Mars, forming part of Tharsis
Tharsis
The Tharsis region on Mars is a vast volcanic plateau centered near the equator in Mars’ western hemisphere. The region is home to the largest volcanoes in the Solar System, including the three enormous shield volcanoes Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons, and Ascraeus Mons, which are collectively known as...
region. It is located at the summit of the Tharsis bulge, and was the center of volcanic
Volcanism
Volcanism is the phenomenon connected with volcanoes and volcanic activity. It includes all phenomena resulting from and causing magma within the crust or mantle of a planet to rise through the crust and form volcanic rocks on the surface....
and tectonic activity in Martian history from the Noachian
Noachian
The Noachian is a geologic system and early time period on the planet Mars characterized by high rates of meteorite and asteroid impacts and the presence of abundant surface water...
to the late Hesperian
Hesperian
The Hesperian is a geologic system and time period on the planet Mars characterized by widespread volcanic activity and catastrophic flooding that carved immense outflow channels across the surface. The Hesperian is an intermediate and transitional period of Martian history...
. It has been confirmed that low shield volcanoes exist in this region.