Vallis - Valles in The Syrtis Major Quadrangle

Valles in The Syrtis Major Quadrangle

  • Auqakuh Vallis. At one time a dark layer covered the whole area, now only a few pieces remain as buttes. Image was taken with THEMIS.

  • Huo Hsing Vallis in Syrtis Major, as seen by THEMIS. Straight ridges may be dikes in which liquid rock once flowed.

  • Huo Hsing Vallis Ridges, as seen by HiRISE. Ridges may be caused by water moving along faults.

  • Arnus Vallis layers, as seen by HiRISE.

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