Gigas Sulci as seen from THEMIS day-time infrared
Gigas Sulci is an area of subparallel furrows and ridges in the Tharsis quadrangle of Mars, located at 10°00′N 127°48′W / 10°N 127.8°W. It is 398 km across and was named after a classical albedo feature name.[1] The term "sulci" is applied to subparallel furrows and ridges.[2]
Gigas Sulci, as seen by THEMIS. Wavy linear ridges are dunes. Dark slope streaks are visible on some slopes if you click on image for larger view.
References
- ↑ "Home". planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov.
- ↑ "Planetary Names".
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