Tag Archives: dunes

THEMIS: Landslides in Candor Chasma

Posted on January 10, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 10, 2018. This image shows part of eastern Candor Chasma. At the bottom of the image is the steep cliff between the upper surface elevation and the depths of Candor Chasma. The small lobate … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Mesa and dunes in Candor Chasma

Posted on January 9, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 9, 2018.  This image shows part of western Candor and the erosion of a large mesa. Layered materials are visible throughout the image. The dark material with the linear appearance in the middle of … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Chaotic deposits in Candor Chasma

Posted on January 8, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 8, 2018. Candor Chasma is one of the largest canyons that make up Valles Marineris. It is approximately 810 km long (503 miles) and has is divided into two regions – eastern and western … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Herd of dunes

Posted on January 1, 2018 by rburnham

Herd of dunes. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Crater sands in false color

Posted on December 31, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 22, 2017. This is a false color image of Rabe Crater. In this combination of filters “blue” typically means basaltic sand. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Long swath across Rabe Crater in false color

Posted on December 21, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 21, 2017. This is a false color image of Rabe Crater. In this combination of filters “blue” typically means basaltic sand. This VIS image crosses the entire crater and demonstrates how extensive the dunes … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Rabe Crater’s pit in false color

Posted on December 20, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 20, 2017. This is a false color image of Rabe Crater. In this combination of filters “blue” typically means basaltic sand. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Rabe Crater dunes in false color

Posted on December 19, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 19, 2017. This is a false color image of Rabe Crater. In this combination of filters “blue” typically means basaltic sand. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Sand sheet in Rabe Crater

Posted on December 18, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 18, 2017. The majority of the dune field in Rabe Crater consists of a sand sheet with dune forms on the surface. The sand sheet is where a thick layer of sand has been … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Landscapes control winds, dunes in Rabe Crater

Posted on December 15, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 15, 2017. This VIS image provides another instance where the topography of the upper floor material affects the winds and dune formation. At the edges of the dune field, the dunes become smaller and … Continue reading →

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