HiPOD: Tuesday, 27 October 2020
Irregular Circular Depressions near Makhambet Crater

Irregular Circular Depressions near Makhambet Crater

Irregular Depressions near Makhambet Crater
Also visible in a Context Camera image, our image shows a small section of irregular, circular depressions, filled with small crested dunes. These formations are of geologic interest since their origin is unknown: impact cratering or ice?

ID: ESP_062798_2105
date: 19 December 2019
altitude: 291 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_062798_2105
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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.