Martian Thunderbird
This non-circular pit seen in this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is due to a low angle impact from an asteroid or comet. The raised plateau west of the crater was where most of the impact debris landed.
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NASA ID
PIA17626
Date Created
October 30, 2013
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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