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HiRISE: Medusae Sulci

Posted on November 12, 2014 by rburnham

Medusae Sulci. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Yardangs

Posted on October 15, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 13, 2014. This region near Memnonia Sulci has been eroded by the wind to form linear ridges called yardangs. The two prominent directions of wind are recorded by the two directions of the ridges. More … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: A crater and his yardang friends

Posted on August 19, 2014 by rburnham

A crater and his yardang friends. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Shimmer

Posted on July 14, 2014 by rburnham

Shimmer. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Yardangs in Amazonis Mensa

Posted on June 16, 2014 by rburnham

Beautiful Mars series. Yardangs in Amazonis Mensa. More Beautiful Mars images.

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HiRISE: Yardangs forming near Gordii Dorsum

Posted on May 1, 2014 by rburnham

The purpose of this observation is to determine how these formations, called “yardangs” are forming within a layer of bedrock. Yardangs are streamlined hills that are carved by wind erosion from bedrock. The rock must be sufficiently erodible for wind … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Terrain on Ophir Mensa

Posted on March 3, 2014 by rburnham

Beautiful Mars series: Terrain on Ophir Mensa. More Beautiful Mars images.

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