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HiRISE: Clays of Ladon Basin

Ladon Basin was a large impact structure that was filled in by the deposits from Ladon Valles, a major ancient river on Mars. These wet sediments were altered into minerals such as various clay minerals. Clays imply chemistry that may … Continue reading

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HiRISE: Putative chloride deposit, Ladon Basin

Putative chloride deposit in the Ladon Valles basin. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Central uplift in 46-kilometer crater

Central uplift of a 46-kilometer crater near Ladon Valles basin. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Clays exposed on Ladon Valles basin floor

Clays exposed along Ladon Valles basin floor. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE image: Bright sediments in Ladon Basin

This image shows some bright layered deposits exposed within a linear trough along the floor of the Ladon Basin. There is a large channel system that flows into the basin, called Ladon Valles, and scientists think that the basin may … Continue reading

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