
The linear depressions in this VIS image are part of Sirenum Fossae. These depressions are called graben, which form by the down drop of material between two parallel faults. The faults are caused by tectonic stresses in the region. Orbit Number: 74908 Latitude: -29.8729 Longitude: 211.936 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2018-11-03 03:55 https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA22902
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PIA22902
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December 19, 2018
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