HiPOD: Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Yardang-Forming Material in Crater in THEMIS V14074003

Yardang-Forming Material in Crater in THEMIS V14074003

A Collection of Yardangs
At the southern end of an ancient impact crater and abutting another one, is a group of yardangs. Known for their streamlined appearance, yardangs often form in the direction of the wind, but what was the source of their particular materials, and are they younger or older than the impact craters?

ID: ESP_016268_1675
date: 15 January 2010
altitude: 261 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_016268_1675
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
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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.