The prominent feature in this observation might either be an ancient fan, or perhaps the result of more recent recurring slope lineae. It could also be a potential future exploration site for a Mars Science Helicopter! With stereo, we can determine if the fan formed from debris flows vs fluvial processes, in addition to looking for hazards like boulders for a future Mars helicopter.

ID: ESP_071583_1645
date: 3 November 2021
altitude: 265 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_071583_1645
NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
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