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Strange Patterns in Echus Chasma

Strange Patterns in Echus Chasma
This image shows bright and dark patterns with curving boundaries, a good example of Mars art. What caused this appearance?

This region of Echus Chasma has been flooded by lava flows that produced rough and smooth surfaces. The rough areas then trap bright dust, creating the contrasts in brightness.

ID: ESP_042835_1800
date: 16 September 2015
altitude: 267 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_042835_1800
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.