Theia Mons is a large
shield volcano
A shield volcano is a type of volcano named for its low profile, resembling a warrior's shield lying on the ground. It is formed by the eruption of highly fluid (low viscosity) lava, which travels farther and forms thinner flows than the more v ...
on
Venus. Its name is derived from the
titan of Greek mythology.
LOCATION: Beta Regio
ELEVATION: about 6000 m
TYPE: shield volcano
STAGE: extinct
VOLCANIC FEATURES: caldera
References
Volcanoes of Venus
Shield volcanoes
Extraterrestrial volcanic calderas
Extinct volcanoes
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