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Tag Archives: erosion
THEMIS: Galle Crater floor
THEMIS Image of the Day, February 5, 2015. The unusual texture seen in this image of Galle Crater is likely layered deposits that have been eroded. There are small dune and windstreak features in this image, indicating that winds are … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, dunes, erosion, Galle Crater, Mars Odyssey, NASA, sand dunes, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, wind erosion, wind streaks
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HiRISE: Sculpted land in Becquerel Crater
A sculpted land in Becquerel Crater. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Becquerel Crater, erosion, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, layers, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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THEMIS: Ganges Chasma false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, January 23, 2015. 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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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, canyons, color, erosion, Ganges Chasma, Mars Odyssey, sediments, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, Valles Marineris
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HiRISE: Eroding terrain in Arabia Terra
This image, approximately 1.5 x 3 kilometers, shows a sample of eroded Martian terrain in Arabia Terra. At one time this was a flat smooth terrain, but over time it has been eroded (most likely by the wind) forming depressed, … Continue reading
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Tagged Arabia Terra, erosion, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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THEMIS: Antoniadi Crater false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, December 22, 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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Tagged Antoniadi Crater, Arizona State University, ASU, color, erosion, Mars Odyssey, NASA, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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HiRISE: Work of the Ages
Beautiful Mars series. The work of the ages. More Beautiful Mars images.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, erosion, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, layers, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Layering in Danielson Crater
Beautiful Mars series. Layering in Danielson Crater. More Beautiful Mars images.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Danielson Crater, erosion, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, layers, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Terrain with branch-like features
Beautiful Mars series. Terrain with branch-like features. More Beautiful Mars images.
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Curiosity: Sol 601, April 15, 2014
Delicately eroded rock (center foreground) at the foot of Mount Remarkable, as imaged by the Mastcam using its 100mm lens. NASA description: This image was taken by Mastcam: Right (MAST_RIGHT) onboard NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 601 (2014-04-15 15:00:08 UTC). … Continue reading
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Tagged Aeolis Mons, Curiosity, erosion, Gale Crater, Kimberley, Mars Science Laboratory, mass wasting, Mount Remarkable, Mount Sharp, MSL, NASA
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HiRISE: Down in the trenches
Beautiful Mars series. Down in the trenches. More Beautiful Mars images.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, erosion, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, mass wasting, MRO, NASA, tectonics, University of Arizona
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