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HiRISE: Lava in western Elysium Planitia

Lava in western Elysium Planitia. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Inter-plate trough in Cerberus Palus

Inter-plate trough in Cerberus Palus. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Rafted rock

This area of Amazonis Planitia to the west of the large volcano Olympus Mons was once flooded with lava. A huge eruption flowed out across the relatively flat landscape. Sometimes called “flood basalt,” the lava surface quickly cooled and formed … Continue reading

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HiRISE: Tilted mesas near Athabasca Valles

Tilted mesas near Athabasca Valles. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Old lava surface of Kasei Valles

Old lava surface of Kasei Valles. Beautiful Mars series.

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