The volcanos of Mars / Вулканы Марса

The title of this book may sound like a topic for science fiction, but perhaps even more remarkable is the realization that the information presented here is the result of decadesof detailed scientific studies of the geology of Mars from multiple spacecraft missions. We are fortunate to be living when robotic spacecraft have provided humanity with its first knowledge of the incredible diversity within the solar system in general and of the beguiling Red Planet in particular. We are challenged to explain how a planet half the size of Earth produced several volcanoes that are many times larger than any volcano on Earth. This book serves as an introduction to the breadth and diversity of volcanism as it has been expressed throughout Martian history. We want the reader to realize that this effort represents only some of the reasons why the Martian volcanoes have intrigued, challenged, “stumped,” and bewitched all of us for decades—and continue to enthrall humanity <...>