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The broad plains of Arcadia offer…

Arcadia Planitia is located in the northern lowlands northwest of the Tharsis province – a volcanic plateau home of the prominent Tharsis Montes shield volcanoes, including Olympus Mons. The plains of Arcadia exhibit relatively flat terrain and are predominantly characterized by volcanic flows dated to the Amazonian time period. The High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) images show the eastern part of Arcadia Planitia and allow us to explore fascinating features such as whirling winds known as “dust devils”, volatile-rich ejecta blankets surrounding impact craters, and extensive yardang fields.