Tag Archives: Ius Chasma

HiRISE: Convoluted folds in sulfates in Ius Chasma

Convoluted folds in light-toned sulfates along the floor of Ius Chasma. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Sedimentary deposits within Ius Chasma

Sedimentary deposits are common within Valles Marineris. Most of the larger chasmata contain kilometer-thick light-toned layered deposits composed of sulfates. However, some of the chasmata, like Ius Chasma shown in this HiRISE image, either lack these deposits or have much … Continue reading

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THEMIS: Tithonium and Ius Chasmata

THEMIS Image of the Day, November 28, 2014. This false color image of the region including both Tithonium and Ius Chasmata includes a bluish region in both canyons. This may indicate an atmospheric haze. The potential haze appears to be … Continue reading

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THEMIS: Tithonium and Ius Chasmata

THEMIS Image of the Day, November 5, 2014. This VIS image crosses both Tithonium and Ius Chasma. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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THEMIS: Valles Marineris

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 1, 2014. This VIS image spans from Tithonium Chasma (top of image) to Ius Chasma (bottom of image). More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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HiRISE: Mesa in Ius Chasma

Beautiful Mars series: A mesa in Ius Chasma. More Beautiful Mars images.

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HiRISE: Upon closer examination…

Beautiful Mars series: Upon closer examination; bedrock in Ius Chasma. More Beautiful Mars images.

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