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Venus by Magellan: Idunn Mons volcano

author: Nasa/JPL/Novapix

reference: a-ven06-00060

Image Size 300 DPI: 16 * 10 cm

The volcanic peak Idunn Mons (at 46 degrees south latitude, 214.5 degrees east longitude) in the Imdr Regio area of Venus. Data obtained by NASA's Magellan spacecraft, with a vertical exaggeration of 30 times. Relatively young lava flows have been identified by the way they emit infrared radiation. The finding by european spacecraft Venus Express suggests the planet remains capable of volcanic eruptions. The warmest area is centered on the summit, which stands about 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) above the plains, and the bright flows that originate there. Idunn Mons has a diameter of about 200 kilometers (120 miles).

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2010 - ASTRONOMY - FALSE COLOR - IDUNN MONS - LAVA - MAGELLAN - PLANET - RADAR - VENUS - VENUS EXPRESS - VOLCANO -