Tag Archives: University of Arizona

HiRISE: Layers in a collapse trough near Aromatum Chaos

Posted on August 9, 2018 by rburnham

Layers in a collapse trough near Aromatum Chaos. Aromatum Chaos is a large depression, possibly formed due to a catastrophic flood event. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

HiRISE: Impact crater on the Kasei Valles floor

Posted on August 8, 2018 by rburnham

An impact crater on the floor of Kasei Valles. This impact crater is on platy-ridged material on the floor of Kasei Valles. We might be able to distinguish between lava and mud in the area. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Gullies in a crater in Acidalia Planitia

Posted on August 7, 2018 by rburnham

Gullies in a crater in Acidalia Planitia. The objective of this observation is to examine gullies on the north wall of a crater. The slope looks quite steep and the gullies are fairly straight. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Flow over a crater rim in Daedalia Planum

Posted on August 6, 2018 by rburnham

A flow over a crater rim in far eastern Daedalia Planum. Lava flow over-topped crater rim and some lava poured down crater wall. Perhaps it is possible to use knowledge of crater rim, wall (slope), etc., as well as lava … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Light-toned layered deposits along northeast Melas Chasma wall rock

Posted on August 3, 2018 by rburnham

Light-toned layered deposits along northeast Melas Chasma wallrock. With this image, we’re looking for layering and fracture patterns to understand deposition process. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Tributary valleys near Shalbatana Vallis

Posted on August 2, 2018 by rburnham

Tributary valleys near Shalbatana Vallis. One of the justifications for taking this image was to look for inner valley features such as terraces. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Inverted channel on elevated terrain

Posted on August 2, 2018 by rburnham

An inverted channel on elevated terrain. Interesting fluvial processes that might help improve our understanding of the deposits in the Medusae Fossae Formation. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]