This region of Mars has a diversity of minerals resulting in especially colorful images.

However, the geology is complex and not easy to understand. Nili Fossae has often been on the list for potential landing sites for robotic exploration, and will likely continue to be so given its rich landscape.

ID: ESP_072554_2000
date: 17 January 2022
altitude: 279 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_072554_2000
NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
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