"Olympus Mons" Latin for Mount Olympus is a volcanic mountain on planet Mars. It is almost 22km high. It is one of the tallest mountains in the solar system and three times taller than Mount Everest. The volcano is located in Mars' western hemisphere, having a diameter of about 15.6km.
Apart this planet Mars "The Red Planet" seems red because its soil is rich in iron oxide. There are two theories an old foolish one and a rational one, regarding this redness of the planet Mars.
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece. Its highest peak rises to 2,917 meters (9,570 ft). Mount Olympus is famous for its rich flora with several species. Its a National Park of Greece and "World's Biosphere Reserve".
In Greek mythology Olympus was regarded as "home" for Twelve Olympian Gods of the ancient Greek world.
The Olympians by Gordon Dean
Climbing Mount Olympus is a non-technical hike and it is estimated that 10,000 people climb Mount Olympus each year.
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