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Light-Toned Layering in a Labyrinthus Noctis Pit
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About this work
Understanding both the spatial and temporal distribution of hydrated (water-bearing) minerals on Mars is essential for deciphering the aqueous history of the planet. Over 300 meters of layered beds are exposed in this trough of Noctis Labyrinthus, at the western edge of Valles Marineris. The beds are mixtures of light- and dark-toned materials, and include units that contain hydrated minerals, like sulfates and clays.
NASA Image and Video Library’s own descriptionCredit lineLight-Toned Layering in a Labyrinthus Noctis Pit. NASA/JPL, 2017-01-03. Public domain. ID: PIA14455.
