Gula Mons

{{short description|Volcano on Venus}}

{{other uses|Gula (disambiguation)}}

{{Infobox feature on celestial object

|name = Gula Mons

|image = 250px

|caption = Gula Mons is displayed in this computer-simulated view of the surface of Venus

|type = Volcano

|coordinates = {{coord|21.9|N|359.1|E|globe:venus_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

|diameter = 276 km

|eponym = Gula

}}

Gula Mons is a volcano in western Eistla Regio on Venus; it is {{convert|3|km|mi|sp=us}} high and located at approximately 22 degrees north latitude, 359 degrees east longitude.

Topographic features

Its main feature is a NE-SW-oriented rift-like fracture set connecting two summit calderas. There is also a structure which links the northern caldera and ridge system to Idem Kuva corona located NW of Gula Mons. Radially spreading lava flows which have digitate and broad sheet-like forms extend from the summit, including radar-dark flows which overlay several older lava deposits. Radial and circumferential fractures are present on the flanks.

References

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Category:Volcanoes of Venus

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