This image was acquired to determine if any underlying void (open fracture or normal fault) and associated faults can be observed in this part of Arsia Mons. Pits may reflect geologically-recent tectonic or volcanic activity. Any associated caves could be targets for future robotic exploration. The pit is only a few meters across.

ID: ESP_075251_1775
date: 15 August 2022
altitude: 256 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_075251_1775
NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
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