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In planetary geology, a mensa /ˈmɛnsə/ (pl. mensae /ˈmɛnsiː/) is a flat-topped prominence with cliff-like edges. The term is derived from the Latin word for table, and has the same root as the Spanish word for table, mesa. Mensa is used in the same manner as mesa is used in the Southwest United States. * Ganges Mensa, as seen by HiRISE. Ganges Mensa is found in the Coprates quadrangle of Mars. * Capri Mensa, as seen by HIRISE. Click on image to see buttes and layers. Capri Mensa is found in the Coprates quadrangle of Mars. *

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  • Mensa, plural mensae, abreviatura MN, és un terme llatí que significa literalment «taula» (l'arrel és la mateixa que la paraula castellana «mesa»). L'expressió s’utilitza habitualment en exogeologia per descriure formacions geològiques presents en planetes o altres cossos celestes similars, que són petits altiplans amb cims plans i horitzontals i que estan envoltats per penya-segats de pendents especialment pronunciades. S’han observat estructures similars a Mart i al satèl·lit Io de Júpiter. Alguns exemples famosos són l' i el , tots dos a la part sud d'Elysium Planitia. (ca)
  • In planetary geology, a mensa /ˈmɛnsə/ (pl. mensae /ˈmɛnsiː/) is a flat-topped prominence with cliff-like edges. The term is derived from the Latin word for table, and has the same root as the Spanish word for table, mesa. Mensa is used in the same manner as mesa is used in the Southwest United States. * Ganges Mensa, as seen by HiRISE. Ganges Mensa is found in the Coprates quadrangle of Mars. * Capri Mensa, as seen by HIRISE. Click on image to see buttes and layers. Capri Mensa is found in the Coprates quadrangle of Mars. * Mesa in Ismenius Lacus quadrangle, as seen by CTX. Mesa has several glaciers eroding it. (en)
  • Mensa (pluriel mensae) est un mot d'origine latine qui désigne une table. Ce mot possède la même racine que le terme espagnol mesa, signifiant aussi « table » et employé en géomorphologie pour désigner une élévation de terre dont le dessus est plat et les côtés constitués de falaises. Mensa est utilisé ici pour décrire des petits plateaux aux sommets plats et horizontaux, bordés par des falaises généralement abruptes. (fr)
  • Mensa è un termine latino che significa letteralmente "tavola" (la radice è la medesima del termine spagnolo mesa). L'espressione è di utilizzo comune in esogeologia per descrivere formazioni geologiche presenti su pianeti o altri corpi celesti simili ad altipiani o plateau, la cui superficie sia relativamente pianeggiante ed orizzontale, e che siano circondati da scoscendimenti particolarmente ripidi. Simili strutture sono state osservate su Marte e sul satellite gioviano Io. Alcuni esempi celebri sono le Aeolis Mensae e le Nepenthes Mensae, entrambe nella parte meridionale di Elysium Planitia. (it)
  • 在行星地质学中,桌山(mensa),复数形式为“mensae”,是一座带有悬崖边缘的平顶突出物。该术语来源于拉丁语单词桌子、台子(table),与西班牙语单词“桌子”词根相同。桌山一词的含意与美国西南部所称呼的平顶山意思相同。 * 高分辨率成像科学设备所显示的恒河桌山,位于火星科普剌塔斯区。 * 高分辨率成像科学设备显示的卡普里桌山,点击图像可查看岩垛和岩层,卡普里桌山位于火星科普剌塔斯区。 * 背景相机显示的伊斯墨诺斯湖区的桌山,有数处已被冰川侵蚀。 (zh)
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  • Mensa, plural mensae, abreviatura MN, és un terme llatí que significa literalment «taula» (l'arrel és la mateixa que la paraula castellana «mesa»). L'expressió s’utilitza habitualment en exogeologia per descriure formacions geològiques presents en planetes o altres cossos celestes similars, que són petits altiplans amb cims plans i horitzontals i que estan envoltats per penya-segats de pendents especialment pronunciades. S’han observat estructures similars a Mart i al satèl·lit Io de Júpiter. Alguns exemples famosos són l' i el , tots dos a la part sud d'Elysium Planitia. (ca)
  • Mensa (pluriel mensae) est un mot d'origine latine qui désigne une table. Ce mot possède la même racine que le terme espagnol mesa, signifiant aussi « table » et employé en géomorphologie pour désigner une élévation de terre dont le dessus est plat et les côtés constitués de falaises. Mensa est utilisé ici pour décrire des petits plateaux aux sommets plats et horizontaux, bordés par des falaises généralement abruptes. (fr)
  • Mensa è un termine latino che significa letteralmente "tavola" (la radice è la medesima del termine spagnolo mesa). L'espressione è di utilizzo comune in esogeologia per descrivere formazioni geologiche presenti su pianeti o altri corpi celesti simili ad altipiani o plateau, la cui superficie sia relativamente pianeggiante ed orizzontale, e che siano circondati da scoscendimenti particolarmente ripidi. Simili strutture sono state osservate su Marte e sul satellite gioviano Io. Alcuni esempi celebri sono le Aeolis Mensae e le Nepenthes Mensae, entrambe nella parte meridionale di Elysium Planitia. (it)
  • 在行星地质学中,桌山(mensa),复数形式为“mensae”,是一座带有悬崖边缘的平顶突出物。该术语来源于拉丁语单词桌子、台子(table),与西班牙语单词“桌子”词根相同。桌山一词的含意与美国西南部所称呼的平顶山意思相同。 * 高分辨率成像科学设备所显示的恒河桌山,位于火星科普剌塔斯区。 * 高分辨率成像科学设备显示的卡普里桌山,点击图像可查看岩垛和岩层,卡普里桌山位于火星科普剌塔斯区。 * 背景相机显示的伊斯墨诺斯湖区的桌山,有数处已被冰川侵蚀。 (zh)
  • In planetary geology, a mensa /ˈmɛnsə/ (pl. mensae /ˈmɛnsiː/) is a flat-topped prominence with cliff-like edges. The term is derived from the Latin word for table, and has the same root as the Spanish word for table, mesa. Mensa is used in the same manner as mesa is used in the Southwest United States. * Ganges Mensa, as seen by HiRISE. Ganges Mensa is found in the Coprates quadrangle of Mars. * Capri Mensa, as seen by HIRISE. Click on image to see buttes and layers. Capri Mensa is found in the Coprates quadrangle of Mars. * (en)
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  • Mensa (exogeologia) (ca)
  • Mensa (exogéologie) (fr)
  • Mensa (esogeologia) (it)
  • Mensa (geology) (en)
  • 桌山 (地质) (zh)
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