Tag Archives: Vastitas Borealis

THEMIS: Lyot Crater dune field

Posted on August 9, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 9, 2019. Lyot Crater is a large, complex crater in the northern lowlands of Vastitas Borealis. This image is located along the southern rim of the crater and shows part of the dune field … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Within an inverted impact crater

Posted on June 5, 2018 by rburnham

Within an inverted impact crater in Vastitas Borealis. This particular crater is characterized by a central deposit of positive relief with a subdued rim as a result of sublimation in the surrounding territory. A comprehensive study of inverted impact craters … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Blast zone at Lonar Crater

Posted on May 7, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, May 7, 2018. This VIS image shows the part of the crater rim and ejecta surrounding Lonar Crater in the northern plains of Vastitas Borealis. There is a fine scale, radial grooved outer layer of … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Dunes and creeping ground in Lyot Crater

Posted on April 11, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, April 11, 2018. Lyot Crater is a large, complex crater in the northern lowlands of Vastitas Borealis. This image is located along the southern rim of the crater and shows part of the dune fields … Continue reading →

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