Science and Exploration

Layers In A Crater In Nilosyrtis On Mars

By Keith Cowing
Press Release
November 10, 2021
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Layers In A Crater In Nilosyrtis On Mars
Layers In A Crater In Nilosyrtis
NASA/JPL/UArizona

This impact crater in the Nilosyrtis region of Mars contains numerous layers exposed along its floor. These layers formed long after the impact event and are likely deposits of dust and ice.
Also present are dunes of dark sand that probably blew in from the surrounding terrain. (Image is less than 5 km [3 mi] across and is 299 km [186 mi] above the surface. For full images including scale bars, visit the source link.)

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