
The linear depressions in this VIS image are part of the Cerberus Fossae fracture system. The system is made up of parallel graben created by tectonic forces pulling the crust apart. The entire system is 1235km long (767 miles). Orbit Number: 79270 Latitude: 8.68461 Longitude: 163.521 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2019-10-28 09:53 https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA23653
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NASA ID
PIA23653
Date Created
January 22, 2020
Center
JPL
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