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The Tharsis Region

The Tharsis region is the region between between approximately -30° to 60° lat 210° to 270° lon. This region encompases four major volcanoes, Olympus, Ascraeus, Pavonis, and Arsia Mons. Frost forms at night in the higher elevations of these volcanoes.

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