HiPOD: Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Northern Plains Crater Modification

Northern Plains Crater Modification

Northern Plains Crater Modification
This appears to be a terraced crater among a cluster of smaller expanded craters. A high resolution image should provide some information about local ice and crater expansion. The terrace likely indicates the base of the ice in which expanded craters are growing. We also want to take a detailed look at boulders and polygons.

ID: ESP_072496_2305
date: 13 January 2022
altitude: 305 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_072496_2305
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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.