Craters and Lava in Elysium Planitia
HiRISE PICTURE OF THE DAY: 20 MARCH 2023
Craters and Lava in Elysium Planitia

This large impact crater has an oddly sculpted and eroded margin, possibly due to the effects of the lava flow in this part of Elysium Planitia. The smaller crater to the south is younger and shows what fresh, unmodified craters look like in contrast.



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