
It is unclear what process has eroded the surface in this part of the Tharsis region. Wind is likely, but it could also be a record of water erosion. This image was captured by NASA Mars Odyssey.
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NASA ID
PIA13889
Date Created
March 3, 2011
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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