Tag Archives: Isidis Planitia

THEMIS: Nili Fossae graben

Posted on August 16, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 16, 2019. The two linear depressions in this VIS image are part of the Nili Fossae fracture system. Nili Fossae is the name of a collection of curved faults and down-dropped blocks of crust … Continue reading →

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Explosive volcanism likely made olivine-rich deposit near 2020 rover landing site

Posted on May 23, 2019 by rburnham

Ashfall from ancient volcanic explosions is the likely source of a strange mineral deposit near the landing site for NASA’s next Mars rover, a new study finds. The research, published in the journal Geology, could help scientists assemble a timeline … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Terra Sabaea in false color

Posted on March 5, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, March 5, 2019. This false-color image is located between Terra Sabaea and Isidis Planitia basin. Blue tones in this band configuration indicate basaltic sands. The sands are more prevalent in the plains at the upper … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Diverse lithologies of the Fourth Planet

Posted on February 26, 2019 by rburnham

Diverse lithologies of the Fourth Planet. This nice image is located in Syrtis Major, right next to Isidis Planitia and south of the Nili Fossae formations. On Mars. HiRISE Picture of the Day archive [More at links]

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HiRISE: Channels and ripples along crater walls

Posted on September 14, 2018 by rburnham

Channels and ripples along crater walls. From the science rationale: “We would like a HiRISE image of the selected area to look for evidence of both fluvial and aeolian processes on the crater wall. Specifically, we are looking for channels … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Complex erosion on border of Nili Fossae and Isidis Planitia

Posted on May 29, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, May 29, 2018. This VIS image is located on the margin of the Nili Fossae region and Isidis Planitia. At the bottom of the image a channel feature is visible, the branch on the right … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Fractured ground in Isidis Planitia

Posted on June 20, 2017 by rburnham

Fractured ground in Isidis Planitia. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Cratered cones and ridges in Isidis Planitia

Posted on April 3, 2017 by rburnham

Cratered cones and ridges in Isidis Planitia. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Isolated layered hill in Isidis Planitia

Posted on December 28, 2016 by rburnham

Isolated layered hill in Isidis Planitia. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Dark dunes in Isidis Planitia crater

Posted on April 14, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, April 14, 2016. Small, dark dunes are located on the floor of this unnamed crater in Isidis Planitia. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.  

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