This image shows us an extensive and stunning array of well-exposed faults. This observation is very important for understanding the mechanics of faulting in these deposits and the tectonic history of the area. Candor is one of the largest canyons in the Valles Marineris system, and its formation still remains unclear.

ID: ESP_073232_1735
date: 11 March 2022
altitude: 259 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_073232_1735
NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
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