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HiRISE: The moving sands of Lobo Vallis
Bright ripples line the topography in this region, formed within a past climate. Dark dunes and sand streaks (composed of basaltic sand) have moved and filled lower areas, pushed by more recent winds from the top towards the bottom of … Continue reading
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Tagged basaltic sand, dunes, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Lobo Vallis, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, sand dunes, sand ripples, sand streaks, University of Arizona
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