Elysium Fossae

Today's VIS image shows part of Elysium Fossae, located on the western flank of the Elysium volcanic complex. The fossae have both a tectonic and a volcanic origin. The linear depressions, created by tectonic activity, are aligned southeast to northwest (the top of the image is north). The sinuous nature of the channel at the top of the image is due to the flow of a liquid, most likely lava in this case.