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Embayment in Tectonized Fluvial Terrain

Embayment in Tectonized Fluvial Terrain
This highly tectonized terrain (meaning it possesses many faults) has its low-lying areas filled with some form of younger material. This particular fill is what geologists call “embayment.”

This observation helps scientists unravel the relative timing of the emplacement of the younger material and the numerous tectonic faults that run through this area.

ID: ESP_039658_1425
date: 11 January 2015
altitude: 244 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_039658_1425
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.