The Red Planet's Layered History

By: vivian on segunda-feira, fevereiro 11, 2019

Erosion of the surface reveals several shades of light toned layers, likely sedimentary deposits, as shown in this image taken by the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

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