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Layered History
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Layered History

NASA / JPL · 2019-02-05 · photograph (digital archive)

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The geologic history of a planet is written in its layers. Erosion of the surface reveals several shades of light toned layers, likely sedimentary deposits. The most recent geologic features are the narrow sand dunes snaking across the top of all the rock.

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Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)Mars
Credit lineLayered History. NASA/JPL, 2019-02-05. Public domain. ID: PIA23059.
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