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Layered Mesa in Crater in Northern Plains

Layered Mesa in Crater in Northern Plains

The Layered Mesa
The objective of this observation is to examine a layered mesa within a small impact crater. The layers are horizontal, and well-defined. These features are fairly common in this region of the Martian Northern plains, while these layers are more distinct than many others.

ID: ESP_077117_2195
date: 8 January 2023
altitude: 296 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_077117_2195
NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
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Black & white is less than 5 km across; enhanced color is less than 1 km. For full observation details, visit the ID link.