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Tag Archives: polygonal terrain
HiRISE: Polygons in an impact crater
The Slayer Time, Ancient of Days, come hither to consume. Polygons in an impact crater. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, craters, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, polygonal terrain, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Shield wall
Shield wall — Wonderful terrain the Martian South Pole, with terrific examples of sublimation and polygonal cracks from expansion and contraction due to seasonal changes. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, ice, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, polygonal terrain, south polar ice cap, south polar region, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Polygonal cracks meet south polar layered deposits
Exposure of south polar layered deposits. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, ice, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, polygonal terrain, south polar layered deposits, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Seasonal frost enhances polygon visibility
Unleash the Polygons! Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, CO2 frost, frost, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, polygonal terrain, south polar region, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Strange cones and flows
The north end of this long image shows a lava surface in southern Elysium Planitia. Small cones are common on the extensive young flood lavas in this region. Here, the cones are larger than usual, perhaps approaching cinder cone sizes. … Continue reading
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Tagged cinder cones, Elysium Planitia, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, lava flows, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, polygonal terrain, University of Arizona, volcanics
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HiRISE: Polygons, dust devil tracks, inverted craters
Beautiful Mars series. Polygons, dust devil tracks, and inverted craters. More Beautiful Mars images.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, dust devil tracks, dust devils, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, pedestal craters, polygonal terrain, University of Arizona, wind
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