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Colorful Central Peak in an Unnamed Crater
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Colorful Central Peak in an Unnamed Crater

NASA / JPL · 2011-10-05 · photograph (digital archive)

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The colorful rocks exposed in the central peak visible in this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter probably reflect variations in mineral content that were caused by water activity early in Mars history.

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Credit lineColorful Central Peak in an Unnamed Crater. NASA/JPL, 2011-10-05. Public domain. ID: PIA14890.
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