Fearing that they would run aground on the Syrtis sand bars, they lowered the sea anchor, and so were driven along. |
To the south of Syrtis is a large circular feature called Hellas, a deep impact crater. |
It is most likely formed of basaltic rock or volcanic ash originating from the Syrtis Major region. |
In particular, Syrtis Major, a large, dark, triangular feature on Mars, will be visible. |
But when an oxygen generator and a gravity control pod malfunction, Major Syrtis and his team fear for the worst. |
The Chones inhabited the part toward Iapigia and the Ionian Sea which is called Syrtis. |