Feature type

Corona

A large circular volcanic-tectonic feature, ringed by fractures, thought to form where hot material rises and pushes up the crust — a signature landform of Venus.

In brief

A circular volcano-tectonic feature (Venus).

Examples of this feature

Artemis CoronaSurface feature
Venus · ≈ 2,600 km across
The largest corona on Venus — a vast circular volcano-tectonic feature ringed by fractures, marking where hot material welled up beneath the crust.

Knowledge connections

Group includesArtemis Corona

Sources

Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.

NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.

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