Feature Image: Blowouts

Vital Statistics
Location:
-0.4N, 204.5E
Released:
2006-03-10
Image Size:
18.4 x 65.7 km, 1024 x 3648 px
Resolution: 18m Instrument: VIS
Medium-size image for 20060310a
Image Credit: NASA/JPL/ASU
 
Image Context:
Context image for 20060310a
Wide Context:
Wide context image for 20060310a
Context image credit: NASA/JPL/MOLA
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The semi-circular depression in this image are called blowouts and are formed by wind action. These blowouts are part of the Medusae Fossae Formation.
 
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