THEMIS Art #43

Within this THEMIS image of Mars one sees both a tectonic and collapse feature influence on the topography. Graben [down-dropped block of material between two faults] and pit chain or collapse features [subsurface lava tube controlled features] dominate this terrain. It is easy to recognize the collapse type features due to their scalloped walls and abrupt terminations. The tectonically controlled graben form features which are/can be at right angles to each other and, in some instances, show a structural signature dissipating into the surrounding plains. This image was originally released as part of the THEMIS Art series, for the temple-like appearance created by the features.