HiRISE PICTURE OF THE DAY: 9 OCTOBER 2026
Dunes with Erosion-Resistant Layers
Dunes with exposed bright bedding have been proposed to contain evaporites (minerals found in the sedimentary deposit of soluble salts that results from the evaporation of water). In this observation, there are dunes with erosion-resistant and ripple-covered bright layers that could be cemented materials.