Tag Archives: Ladon Basin

HiRISE: Clays of Ladon Basin

Posted on January 25, 2018 by rburnham

Ladon Basin was a large impact structure that was filled in by the deposits from Ladon Valles, a major ancient river on Mars. These wet sediments were altered into minerals such as various clay minerals. Clays imply chemistry that may … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Putative chloride deposit, Ladon Basin

Posted on January 9, 2017 by rburnham

Putative chloride deposit in the Ladon Valles basin. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Central uplift in 46-kilometer crater

Posted on September 2, 2015 by rburnham

Central uplift of a 46-kilometer crater near Ladon Valles basin. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Clays exposed on Ladon Valles basin floor

Posted on December 18, 2014 by rburnham

Clays exposed along Ladon Valles basin floor. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE image: Bright sediments in Ladon Basin

Posted on February 13, 2014 by rburnham

This image shows some bright layered deposits exposed within a linear trough along the floor of the Ladon Basin. There is a large channel system that flows into the basin, called Ladon Valles, and scientists think that the basin may … Continue reading →

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