HiPOD: Monday, 30 September 2019
Curvilinear Ridges in Aeolis Planum

Curving Ridges in Aeolis Planum
These well-defined curving ridges are likely inverted stream channels, probably a delta. Their material was more resistant to erosion than the surrounding terrain, so they stand in gorgeous relief.

ID: ESP_055116_1735
date: 30 April 2018
altitude: 266 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_055116_1735
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.