Interactive 3D Map of Mars Geology: USGS SIM 3292 with Unit Descriptions and Statistics
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An interactive 3D web rendering of the USGS global geologic map of Mars (SIM 3292), allowing users to click every rock unit to view official descriptions, crater-density statistics, topographic data, and model-age ranges. The page provides shareable views and cites the original scientific mapping by Tanaka et al. (2014).
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· 3 pulledAn interactive rendering of the USGS global geologic map of Mars.
Every unit carries its official Description of Map Units text, crater-density statistics, topographic statistics, and model-age ranges.
Views are shareable: the URL updates as you navigate — copy it (or use ⧉ share view) to cite an exact view and selected unit.
Click every rock unit on Mars: USGS SIM 3292 geology with full unit descriptions, crater statistics, and model ages in one self-contained page.
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