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Craters and Lava in Elysium Planitia

Craters and Lava in Elysium Planitia

Craters and Lava in Elysium Planitia
This large impact crater has an oddly sculpted and eroded margin, possibly due to the effects of the lava flow in this part of Elysium Planitia. The smaller crater to the south is younger and shows what fresh, unmodified craters look like in contrast.

ID: ESP_072459_1850
date: 10 January 2022
altitude: 276 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_072459_1850
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.