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19. Eastern Aphrodite Terra
VOLCANOS
19. Eastern Aphrodite Terra

Eastern Aphrodite Terra contains several large coronae and volcanos within and superposed on the massive rift system of Dali Chasma. Highlighted in this image (24°S-10°N, 165°E-211°E) are Latona Corona and the three large volcanos of Atla Regio, Sapas Mons, Ozza Mons, and Maat Mons. The highest of these volcanos, Maat Mons, rises almost 9 kilometers above the surrounding plains, while the deeper parts of Dali Chasma are 3 kilometers below the plains.

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