Mars Craters Compared with Experimental Crater (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Mars Craters Compared with Experimental Crater

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This images shows sediment-filled craters on Mars (top) in different stages of erosion compared with results of a crater model in a wind tunnel experiment (bottom). Warm colors reflect high elevation, and cool colors low elevation.

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Mackenzie Day

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