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Noachis Terra
Noachis Terra (lit. "Land of Noah") is an extensive southern landmass (terra) of the planet Mars. It lies roughly between the latitudes −20° and −80° and longitudes 30° west and 30° east.

The term "Noachian epoch" is derived from this region.

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