Tag Archives: layered deposits

HiRISE: Jumbled blocks on the floor of Melas Chasma

Posted on February 20, 2019 by rburnham

This part of Melas Chasma has been the target for many previous HiRISE images due to its diversity of terrains and materials. This observation covers an area not previously imaged, revealing a chaotic jumble of bright layered sediments, perhaps resulting … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Eroding layers in Spallanzani Crater

Posted on January 31, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 31, 2019. This VIS image shows part of the floor of Spallanzani Crater. At some point after the crater was created the floor was covered by a fill material. The material was laid down … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Layers northwest Schiaparelli Crater

Posted on January 30, 2019 by rburnham

Layers northwest Schiaparelli Crater. The objective of this observation is to determine the extent of layers in this part of Schiaparelli Crater. HiRISE Picture of the Day archive [More at links]

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HiRISE: Layering and faulting in layered deposits in Candor Chasma

Posted on December 7, 2018 by rburnham

Layering and faulting in layered deposits in Candor Chasma. This observation was a last minute one done as nadir-only, meaning when the camera is pointing straight down at the surface, as opposed to an angle when we want to create … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Layers in a crater near Phlegra Montes

Posted on December 6, 2018 by rburnham

Layers in a crater near Phlegra Montes. The objective of this observation is to examine layers near the top of a crater. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Layered features in brain terrain in Arabia Terra

Posted on November 5, 2018 by rburnham

Layered features in brain terrain in Arabia Terra. The objective of this observation is to determine the nature of a group of light-toned, layered structures in a vast field of brain terrain. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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Trace Gas Orbiter: Juventae Chasma’s layered mound

Posted on October 26, 2018 by rburnham

This striking view of layered sediments on Mars was captured by the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter’s Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System, CaSSIS, on 2 October 2018. The image, which covers an area 25 x 7 km wide, focuses on a … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Stratified deposits in Crommelin Crater

Posted on September 17, 2018 by rburnham

Stratified deposits in Crommelin Crater. This target contains light-toned deposits, a key area to investigate the geometrical and geological relationship between the central bulge and the partially sediment-covered crater floor. Also: swirls! Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Extensive layer exposures

Posted on August 30, 2018 by rburnham

Extensive layer exposures. Be sure to read the caption of the stereo partner for this observation for some more information about the layers. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Layers in a collapse trough near Aromatum Chaos

Posted on August 9, 2018 by rburnham

Layers in a collapse trough near Aromatum Chaos. Aromatum Chaos is a large depression, possibly formed due to a catastrophic flood event. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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