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Layers in a Phlegra Montes Impact Crater
The objective of this observation is to examine at least two layers that are exposed in the wall of an impact crater that’s less than 5 km across.
Dunes and Bedrock
Sometimes, we acquire an image for the simple reason of getting either more coverage of an area, and/or to complete a mosaic of a particular spot.
Elongated Dunes
These lovely linear dunes at Meroe Patera identified in Context Camera images that have developed in a sand starved region of the dune field, elongating from behind a cliff.
Wind Carved Rock
The distinctively fluted surface and elongated hills in this image in Medusae Fossae are caused by wind erosion of a soft fine-grained rock.
A Long and Winding Channel in Tharsis
The Tharsis region of Mars is covered in vast lava flows, many with channels. Some channels, however, resemble features that may have been formed by water.
A Layered Butte in Northern Hellas
The objective of this observation is to examine a butte with many exposed and well-defined layers.
Stratigraphy in Cross Crater
Cross Crater, about 65 kilometers in diameter, is located in the highlands of the Terra Sirenum region of Mars.
Possible Clays and Chlorides near Columbus Crater
Data from other instruments, such as THEMIS and CRISM, imply that chlorides are present here; the CRISM data reveal that iron/magnesium clays are also present.
Faulting Mars
This region of Xanthe Terra has mostly been contracted due to thrust faulting, but this local region shows…
Lovely Layers
Arabia Terra is one of our favorite regions to image, mainly due to the diversity and beauty of its layered deposits.