Hydaspis Chaos
Today's VIS image shows part of Hydaspis Chaos, one of many regions of chaos in Margaritifer Terra. Chaos terrain is typified by mesas and valleys. The initial breakup of the surface can be due to tectonic forces, although on Mars it is thought that the mode of formation involves release of melted subsurface ice. With time and erosion the valleys widen and the mesas grow smaller. Hydaspis Chaos is is part of the huge outflow system flowing from Valles Marineris to Chryse Planitia. The channel in the center of the image becomes part of the larger Tiu Valles channel. Orbit Number: 87600 Latitude: 3.42796 Longitude: 332.822 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2021-09-13 06:56 https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA25228
Usage Rights
Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to use. Credit NASA as the source. Check NASA's media usage guidelines for details. Images featuring identifiable individuals may require additional permissions.
Keywords
Details
NASA ID
PIA25228
Date Created
April 6, 2022
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
Downloads
Download this image in multiple resolutions. All NASA media are free for public use.
