Tag Archives: polygonal terrain

HiRISE: Polygons in an impact crater

Posted on August 26, 2015 by rburnham

The Slayer Time, Ancient of Days, come hither to consume. Polygons in an impact crater. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Shield wall

Posted on May 27, 2015 by rburnham

Shield wall — Wonderful terrain the Martian South Pole, with terrific examples of sublimation and polygonal cracks from expansion and contraction due to seasonal changes. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Polygonal cracks meet south polar layered deposits

Posted on May 1, 2015 by rburnham

Exposure of south polar layered deposits. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Seasonal frost enhances polygon visibility

Posted on March 31, 2015 by rburnham

Unleash the Polygons! Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Strange cones and flows

Posted on August 13, 2014 by rburnham

The north end of this long image shows a lava surface in southern Elysium Planitia. Small cones are common on the extensive young flood lavas in this region. Here, the cones are larger than usual, perhaps approaching cinder cone sizes. … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Polygons, dust devil tracks, inverted craters

Posted on June 16, 2014 by rburnham

Beautiful Mars series. Polygons, dust devil tracks, and inverted craters. More Beautiful Mars images.

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