Tag Archives: landslides

HiRISE: Crater immediately east of Biblis Patera

Posted on November 30, 2018 by rburnham

A crater immediately to the east of Biblis Patera. Some questions include: (a) what is the “deposit” on the west side of the crater, seeming to cover the wall/floor interface? (b) what is the floor material; did lava come up … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Landslide in Terra Sirenum crater

Posted on November 15, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, November 15, 2018. A small landslide deposit is visible at the bottom left corner of this VIS image. The landslide is in an unnamed crater in Terra Sirenum. See more THEMIS Images of the Day … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Tectonic ‘grid’ in Noctis Labyrinthis, plus a landslide triggered by impact

Posted on October 30, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 30, 2018. This VIS image is located in Noctis Labyrinthus. There are two directions of faults visible, which intersect at an approximately 90 degree angle. The faults running from bottom right to upper left … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Landslide in Melas Chasma

Posted on October 29, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 29, 2018. Today’s VIS image shows part of the northern cliff face of Melas Chasma and the large landslide deposits at the base of the cliff face. The landslide deposits are called Ophir Labes. … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Landslide in Mutch Crater

Posted on September 27, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 27, 2018. Today’s image shows part of Mutch Crater in Xanthe Terra. At the bottom of the image, visible in warm tones, is a short section of the crater’s southern rim. Note the landslide … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Ophir Chasma in false color

Posted on September 5, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 5, 2018. Today’s VIS image shows part of Ophir Chasma, where landslide debris mingles with probable sediments from long-vanished lakes. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: And the rocks came tumbling down

Posted on August 1, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 1, 2018. This VIS image is located in central Ganges Chasma. A large landslide deposit fills the top third of the image. The radial grooves on the top of the landslide are a common … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Slide debris and layered deposits in Ophir Chasma

Posted on July 13, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, July 13, 2018. Today’s VIS image shows part of Ophir Chasma. Ophir Chasma is part of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon system on Mars. At the top of the image is a portion of a … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Faulting and landslides in Tithonium Chasma

Posted on June 28, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 28, 2018. This VIS image shows the eastern edge of Tithonium Chasma, one of the large valley systems that comprise Valles Marineris. Large fractures are visible on the upper margin of the chasma. Downward … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Landslide debris and dunes in Coprates Chasma

Posted on June 8, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 8, 2018. Today’s VIS image shows part of the wall and floor of Coprates Chasma. Several landslide deposits are visible as well as small regions of sand dunes. More THEMIS Images of the Day … Continue reading →

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