Sirenum Fossae
About this image
This VIS image shows a section of Sirenum Fossae. The linear depression was created by tectonic forces stretching the surface. Paired faults allow blocks of the surface to slide down into the open space. The linear depression is called a graben.
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Context
Image ID:
V80616006 (View data in Mars Image Explorer)
-27.3687
217.266
80616
2020-02-16 05:35
Mon, 2020-04-27
VIS
512 pixels (17 km)
1824 pixels (62 km)
0.03427 km/pixel
0.0348961 km/pixel