A Fan with Inverted Channels
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A Fan with Inverted Channels
ESP_055505_1520  Science Theme: Fluvial Processes
This image shows inverted channels within a fan whose origin could be either fluvial (produced by the action of a stream) or alluvial (created by sedimentary deposits).

If the fan is alluvial, then it formed on dry land. If the fan is fluvial, then it could have formed in water, like a delta. Similar fans with inverted channels are found in Eberswalde and Jezero craters, both of which are interpreted as deltas and are considered candidate locations of future rover landing sites.

Written by: Cathy Weitz (narration: Tre Gibbs)  (4 September 2018)

This is a stereo pair with ESP_055360_1520.
 
Acquisition date
30 May 2018

Local Mars time
15:26

Latitude (centered)
-27.884°

Longitude (East)
332.617°

Spacecraft altitude
256.4 km (159.3 miles)

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28.3°

Phase angle
82.0°

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56°, with the Sun about 34° above the horizon

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184.5°, Northern Autumn

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