Padus Vallis

Padus Vallis
Padus Vallis, as seen by THEMIS.
Coordinates4°36′S 150°06′W / 4.6°S 150.1°W / -4.6; -150.1

Padus Vallis is a valley in the Memnonia quadrangle on Mars that empties into the Medusa Fossae Formation. It is located at 4.6° S and 150.1° W. It is 46.0 km long and was named for the classical name for modern Po Valley in Italy.[1] Padus Vallis is one of many valleys that empty into the Medusae Fossae Formation.

  • Close-up of Padus Vallis, as seen by THEMIS.
    Close-up of Padus Vallis, as seen by THEMIS.
  1. ^ "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature". Astrogeology Research Program. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 20 March 2022.