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Ghost Craters of Utopia Planitia
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About this work
Sometimes we see circles on the Martian landscape with no apparent cause, such as in this picture of Utopia Planitia. Landscapes have rich histories, and what's happening here is likely the result of a long sequence of events. Impact craters are common throughout Mars' history. This area of Utopia Planitia has been buried by material and some of these craters have been buried with it.
NASA Image and Video Library’s own descriptionCredit lineGhost Craters of Utopia Planitia. NASA/JPL, 2021-07-28. Public domain. ID: PIA24698.
