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HiRISE: Active flows on steep slopes in Ganges Chasma

Posted on May 31, 2017 by rburnham

This image covers a steep west-facing slope in southwestern Ganges Chasma, north of the larger canyons of Valles Marineris. The spot was targeted both for the bedrock exposures and to look for active slope processes. We see two distinct flow … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Seasonal flows in Asimov Crater

Posted on May 21, 2015 by rburnham

Seasonal flows called recurring slope lineae (RSL) grow down warm slopes in the summer, fade when they become inactive, then re-form the following year when the slopes warm up again from the Sun. We see many of these RSL over … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Seasonal flows at Hale Crater central peak

Posted on April 9, 2015 by rburnham

Recurring slope lineae (RSL) are active flows on warm Martian slopes that might be caused by seeping water. One of the most active sites known on Mars in in the central peaks (uplifted mountains of deep bedrock) of Hale Crater. … Continue reading →

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