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HiRISE: Embayment in tectonized fluvial terrain

Posted on April 23, 2015 by rburnham

This highly tectonized terrain (meaning it possesses many faults) has its low-lying areas filled with some form of younger material. This particular fill is what geologists call “embayment.” This observation helps scientists unravel the relative timing of the emplacement of … Continue reading →

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