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On the Edge of Olympus (Natural Colors; credits: Lunexit)
Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the Solar System, has a mysterious halo (or "Aureole") of material on its Western and Northern Sides. There have been many ideas about how this feature may have formed over the years, but the hypothesis that this is a giant landslide deposit has gained favor. 
Many large volcanoes on the Earth collapse under their own weight, so it seems reasonable that Olympus Mons would do the same. The edge of the Aureole is seen on the left (North) part of the image. 
It is interesting that the main part of the Aureole seems sunk down compared to the edge. It is possible that the ridge along the outer margin of the Aureole formed as the flow turned around after pushing uphill for a ways. Imagine a giant wave of rock pushing up onto the "beach" and then receding. It might leave a deposit like this.
Alternatively, glaciers push up a ramp of rock at their fronts. 
After they retreat, the ridge of rock is left at the furthest extent of the glacier. These are called "Terminal Moraines" by geologists.
Parole chiave: Mars from orbit - Volcanic Features - Olympus Mons' Edge

On the Edge of Olympus (Natural Colors; credits: Lunexit)

Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the Solar System, has a mysterious halo (or "Aureole") of material on its Western and Northern Sides. There have been many ideas about how this feature may have formed over the years, but the hypothesis that this is a giant landslide deposit has gained favor.
Many large volcanoes on the Earth collapse under their own weight, so it seems reasonable that Olympus Mons would do the same. The edge of the Aureole is seen on the left (North) part of the image.
It is interesting that the main part of the Aureole seems sunk down compared to the edge. It is possible that the ridge along the outer margin of the Aureole formed as the flow turned around after pushing uphill for a ways. Imagine a giant wave of rock pushing up onto the "beach" and then receding. It might leave a deposit like this.
Alternatively, glaciers push up a ramp of rock at their fronts.
After they retreat, the ridge of rock is left at the furthest extent of the glacier. These are called "Terminal Moraines" by geologists.

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Nome album:MareKromium / Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)
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Parole chiave:Mars / from / orbit / - / Volcanic / Features / - / Olympus / Mons' / Edge
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