This target location is an interesting area, with possible soft sediment deformation of lacustrine (lake-based) sediment. This observation was requested to support geologic mapping. Candor Chasma is one of the largest canyons that make up Valles Marineris. The floor of Candor Chasma includes a variety of landforms, including layered deposits, dunes, landslide deposits and steep sided cliffs and mesas.

ID: ESP_077056_1730
date: 3 January 2023
altitude: 264 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_077056_1730
NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
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