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Rhythmic Layering on Mars (1 of 3)

Caption: Sequences of cyclic sedimentary rock layers exposed in an unnamed crater (located at 8N, 353E) in Arabia Terra, Mars. These images were created by draping HiRISE image PSP_002733_1880 over HiRISE stereo topography (1m/pixel). Vertical exaggeration is 2X.

Credit: Topography: Caltech; HiRISE Images: NASA/JPL/Univ. of Arizona

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