HiPOD: Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Kasei Valles Flood Grooves and Pedestal Crater

Kasei Valles Flood Grooves and Pedestal Crater

Get into the (Flood) Groove
In this observation within the Kasei Valles outflow channel, a distinct flood eroded surface is marked by a series of linear ridges and grooves, which are also present on an infilled impact crater. We want to know what exactly these ridges/grooves are, how they formed, and their relation to nearby fans.

ID: ESP_092958_2035
date: 26 May 2026
altitude: 283 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_092958_2035
NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
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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.