Tallest mountain in our universe : Olympus Mons

 Olympus Mons : 


Why we talk about this mountain, why it's so spacial?

➣ It is spacial because it is our greatest descovery, now we explore our universe, planets with more technology and accuracy. 

Its unique geological features provide insights into the planet's volcanic history and geologic activity. The volcano also offers potential resources for future human exploration, such as water ice that could be extracted from the subsurface.


Let's talk about physical aspects:

 ➣ Olympus Mons height is 25km (16 mi ). It's diameter is 624 km. And intresting thing about it is , it's a shield volcano.

Olympus Mons is the youngest of the large volcanoes on Mars, having formed during Mars's Hesperian Period with eruptions continuing well into the Amazonian.


Hight comparison of Olympus Mons & Earth's tallest mountain.

Map of Olympus Mons 

Our exploration on Mars:

➣ Several spacecraft have studied Mars and provided valuable information about Olympus Mons. The Mars Express mission by the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) have captured high-resolution images of the volcano's surface. Additionally, NASA's rovers, such as Curiosity and Perseverance, have explored other regions of the planet.




➣ The climate of Mars is much colder and drier than Earth, and its thin atmosphere provides little protection from harmful radiation. The atmospheric pressure is less than 1% of Earth's, which means that liquid water cannot exist on the surface. Any water present would either freeze or evaporate.


Geological Activity: 

➣ The volcano is thought to have been active for a long period, with the most recent eruptions estimated to have occurred about 2 million years ago. However, there is currently no evidence to suggest ongoing volcanic activity on Mars.






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