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HiRISE: Mixtures of sulfates in Melas Chasma
Many locations on Mars have sulfates, which are sedimentary rocks formed in water. Within Valles Marineris, the large canyon system that cuts across the planet, there are big and thick sequences of sulfates. In this image, layering within the light-toned … Continue reading
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Tagged High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Melas Chasma, monohydrated sulfates, MRO, NASA, polyhydrated sulfates, sulfates, University of Arizona, Valles Marineris
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