Volcanism on Mars - History, Features, and Significance

Explore the volcanic history of Mars in this informative webinar featuring guest speaker Petr Brož from the Institute of Geophysics, Czech Academy of Science. Delve into the Red Planet's topography, examining iconic features like Olympus Mons and Tarsus Mont. Discover various volcanic structures, including small-scale volcanoes, explosive volcanoes, and supervolcanoes. Learn about the distribution and age of Martian volcanoes, and consider the possibility of current volcanic activity. Understand the significance of volcanism in shaping Mars' surface throughout its history. Hosted by NUCLIO, this one-hour session includes a comprehensive presentation followed by a Q&A, offering insights into the fascinating world of Martian geology.

Introduction
What is Mars
First images of Mars
Topography of Mars
Olympus Mons
Tarsus Mont
Volcanism on Mars
Smallscale volcanoes
Ocean volcano
Tarsus
Explosive volcanoes
Supervolcano
From the surface
Scoria cones
Different volcanic structures
Slope map
Distribution of volcanoes
How old are these volcanoes
Is volcanic activity still active
Why is the volcanism important
Summary
QA session