Site 046 - Labeatis North


Site Name: Labeatis North

Type of Site: Rover/Sample Return
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Latitude: 31 deg. N
Longitude: 83 deg. W
Elevation: +2.5 km

Maps: MC-3 SE

Viking Orbiter Images: 858A03
Footprint map and information about all VO images are available.


Date Entered: March 1989

Contact:
David Scott and K.L. Tanaka
U.S. Geological Survey
2255 N. Gemini Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(602) 527-7188


Geologic Setting

The site is northeast of the Tharsis Montes near Tempe Fossae. Faults trending northeast, which are part of the system of faults radiating from Tharsis Montes, run through this area. Three formations, Tharsis Montes formation, ridged plains material, and highly deformed material, are near the landing site.

Scientific Rationale

To be determined.

Objectives

Member 2 of Tharsis Montes Fm (Ht2); ridged plains material (Hr); highly deformed (faulted) material (Nf).

Potential Problems

To be determined.

Trafficability

To be determined.

Estimated Traverse Distance

To be determined.


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