Hematite-rich deposits in Capri Chasma

Thursday, December 22, 2016 - 08:31 in Astronomy & Space

Capri Chasma is located in the eastern portion of the Valles Marineris canyon system on Mars, the largest known canyon system in the Solar System. Deeply incised canyons such as this are excellent targets for studying the Martian crust, as the walls may reveal many distinct types of bedrock.

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