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The Pits of Elysium Mons
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During the 2018 Mars dust storm, we obtained a clear view of the summit of the giant volcano Elysium Mons. We see the western rim and floor of the caldera, and a chain of pits (called a "catena") extending from the caldera towards the north. The chain of pits likely formed by volcanic processes, such as the collapse of a lava tube after it drained. Or by a tectonic process, such as a rift in the rocks below that drained loose material from the surface.
NASA Image and Video Library’s own descriptionCredit lineThe Pits of Elysium Mons. NASA/JPL, 2018-10-15. Public domain. ID: PIA22728.
