亚马孙区(英语:Amazonis quadrangle)是美国地质调查局太空地质学研究计划(Astrogeology Research Program)对火星表面划分的30个区域之一,编号为MC-8。[1]

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亚马孙区
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亚马孙区

亚马孙区覆盖了火星西经135°至180°、北纬0°至30°的区域。由于这一区域的撞击坑密度很低,因而被认为是火星上最年轻的地区之一。火星的亚马孙纪(Amazonia period)便是以该区的名字命名的。

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