Polar Layers

Scaled Image

Image Credit: NASA/JPL/ASU

About this image

This VIS image of the north pole of Mars shows a cross-section through the ice. The different layers are easily visible. The layering is thought to relate to seasonal deposition of dust (summer) and ice (winter).

Please see the THEMIS Data Citation Note for details on crediting THEMIS images. 

Context

Image ID: 
V29079005 (View data in Mars Image Explorer)
81.244
42.3833
29079
2008-07-04 09:08
Thu, 2008-08-21
VIS
1024 pixels (20 km)
3648 pixels (71 km)
0.019728 km/pixel
0.019872 km/pixel

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