HiPOD: Tuesday, 16 July 2019
Fresh Crater in Periglacial Terrain

A Fresh Crater in Periglacial Terrain
This appears to be a relatively fresh crater in what is called periglacial terrain. Could any changes in the surface be related to ice? (Periglacial refers to an area adjacent to a glacier or ice sheet or otherwise subject to repeated freezing and thawing.)

ID: ESP_055246_2215
date: 10 May 2018
altitude: 301 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_055246_2215
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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.