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Rectilinear Ridges near Ice-Rich Material in Nereidum Montes

Rectilinear Ridges near Ice-Rich Material in Nereidum Montes

Ridges in Nereidum Montes
We acquired this image to take a detailed look at rectilinear ridges near ice-rich material in Nereidum Montes. They could be ancient moraines. A moraine is material left behind by a moving glacier. This material is usually soil and rock.

ID: ESP_074128_1335
date: 20 May 2022
altitude: 251 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_074128_1335
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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.