This image footprint is in a region of abundant scalloped depressions. Their formation most likely involves development of oval- to scalloped-shaped depressions that may coalesce together, leading to the formation of large areas of pitted terrain. Scalloped pits typically have a steep pole-facing scarp and a gentler equator-facing slope.

ID: ESP_077037_2240
date: 2 January 2023
altitude: 299 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_077037_2240
NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
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