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HiRISE: A sample of Phlegethon Catena

Posted on February 28, 2018 by rburnham

A sample of Phlegethon Catena. This area is full of graben, which are depressions that often run parallel to faults. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Phlegethon Catena

Posted on April 1, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, April 1, 2016. Today’s VIS image shows part of Phlegethon Catena. The linear features are created by faulting. Paired faults with down dropped block of material are called graben and are formed due to tectonic … Continue reading →

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