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USGS releases map of western Candor Colles

Posted on December 12, 2014 by rburnham

The U.S. Geological Survey released its highest-resolution geologic map of Mars today, and it is the most detailed representation of the Red Planet to date….  This new map provides geologic and structural information on layered sedimentary rocks at a scale … Continue reading →

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New global Mars geologic map

Posted on July 19, 2014 by rburnham

This global geologic map of Mars, which records the distribution of geologic units and landforms on the planet’s surface through time, is based on unprecedented variety, quality, and quantity of remotely sensed data acquired since the Viking Orbiters. These data … Continue reading →

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New geologic map details Reull, Waikato valleys

Posted on July 7, 2014 by rburnham

A new geologic map of part of the ancient Martian highlands produced by Scott C. Mest and David A. Crown of the Planetary Science Institute provides new insights into the planet’s history of water modifying the surface. “This map depicts … Continue reading →

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