Thursday, May 21, 2009

Geologic history of Victoria Crater...

on Mars has been deciphered by Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. Sedimentary strata exposed in the excavated escarpment reveals changing depositional conditions, alternating between eolian and fluvial environments. Click image to see high-resolution version where the eolian cross-beds can be clearly observed.

Opportunity is presently en route to Endeavor Crater. More discoveries await.

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