THEMIS: When groundwater escapes: Hydaspis Chaos

Hydaspis Chaos - when groundwater bursts forth (THEMIS_IOTD_20161102)THEMIS Image of the Day, November 2, 2016. The region of hills and mesas at the top of this VIS image are part of Hydaspis Chaos, a typical area of “chaotic terrain.” Scientists think these form when groundwater under pressure breaks through along fault lines. Then the water escapes, underming the surface and causing it to collapse.

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