Tag Archives: Atlantis Chaos

Rise and fall of Martian lakes

There is a wealth of evidence, collected over the past few decades, suggesting liquid water was abundant in the early history of Mars. However, the size, evolution, and duration of standing bodies of water such as lakes on Mars’ surface … Continue reading

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HRSC: Atlantis Chaos flyover video

Explore the Atlantis Chaos region of Mars, in the Red Planet’s southern hemisphere. The video showcases a myriad of features that reflect a rich geological history. The tour takes in rugged cliffs and impact craters, alongside parts of ancient shallow, … Continue reading

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THEMIS: Atlantis Chaos false color

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 23, 2014. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading

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HRSC: Chaos in Atlantis basin

Mars is peppered with craters. Scientists have deduced that the red planet is struck by around 200 meteoroids every year that dig out new craters. While some small craters are fresh, Mars has a great many that are much larger … Continue reading

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HiRISE: Ridges in Atlantis (Chaos)

Ridges in Atlantis (Chaos). Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Layers exposed near Atlantis Chaos

Layers exposed near Atlantis Chaos. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE image: Hadrian’s Wall?

Beautiful Mars series: Hadrian’s Wall? Ridges and light-toned material north of Atlantis Chaos. More Beautiful Mars images.

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