This part of Melas Chasma has been the target for many previous HiRISE images due to its diversity of terrains and materials. This observation covers an area not previously imaged, revealing a chaotic jumble of bright layered sediments, perhaps resulting from large landslides.

In a closeup with enhanced colors, we can see an assortment of materials. Dark sand covers the low areas of the scene.

ID: ESP_058527_1695
date: 20 January 2019
altitude: 261 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_058527_1695
NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
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