Tag Archives: HiPOD

HiRISE: Layers and ridges along Huo Hsing Vallis

Posted on May 3, 2019 by rburnham

Layers and ridges along Huo Hsing Vallis. The objective of this observation is to examine layers and ridges along Huo Hsing Vallis. Layers are especially evident in buttes next to a crater. Many fine networks of ridges may be inverted … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Incipient chaos

Posted on May 2, 2019 by rburnham

Incipient chaos. The objective of this observation is to examine a possible early stage of chaos formation. The ground seems to be collapsing, forming mesas and a large channel that connects with Shalbatana Vallis. HiRISE Picture of the Day archive. … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Layers along a channel in Arabia Terra

Posted on May 1, 2019 by rburnham

Layers along a channel in Arabia Terra. The objective of this observation is to examine a set of dipping layers along the west wall of a channel. We are also able to see layers in the east wall of the … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Majestic slopes and ridges

Posted on April 26, 2019 by rburnham

Majestic slopes and ridges. The objective of this observation is to take a closer look at recurring slope lineae-like features and confirm if they are actually present. Additionally, we previously had no HiRISE coverage of this particular spot. The sheer … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Blocks and troughs

Posted on April 24, 2019 by rburnham

Blocks and troughs. This region in Margaritifer Chaos is located in a system of finger-like rifts and cracked surface stretching south from what appear to be three impact craters. The interaction/relation between these valleys and their neighboring craters could be … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Side by side

Posted on April 23, 2019 by rburnham

Side by side. The objective of this observation is to examine a small channel that has cut through a crater north of Hellas Planitia. HiRISE Picture of the Day archive. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Quite smoooooth

Posted on April 22, 2019 by rburnham

Quite smoooooth. Here in Deuteronilus Mensae, there is a smooth geologic unit overlying plains material. There are also slightly convex-up edges, polygonal patterns on the surface, and softened craters. HiRISE Picture of the Day archive. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Pits and depressions to the east of Juventae Chasma

Posted on April 18, 2019 by rburnham

Pits and depressions to the east of Juventae Chasma. Juventae Chasma is a large box canyon, located north of Valles Marineris in the Coprates quadrangle and cuts more than 5 kilometers into the plains of Lunae Planum. HiRISE Picture of … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Gullies on Gorgonum Chaos mesas

Posted on April 15, 2019 by rburnham

Gullies on Gorgonum Chaos mesas. This observation shows part of Gorgonum Chaos, a large cluster of chaotic terrain found in the Southern Hemisphere. Many regions of chaotic terrain are found at the head of large outflow channels that were scoured … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Pits and flows

Posted on April 12, 2019 by rburnham

Pits and flows. This observation shows smooth-textured flows on the plateau south of the collapse pit chain of Ophir Catena. HiRISE Picture of the Day archive. [More at links]

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