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Chasma Boreale, a flat-floored valley on Mars north polar ice cap
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Chasma Boreale, a flat-floored valley on Mars north polar ice cap
Chasma Boreale, a long, flat-floored valley, cuts deep into Mars north polar ice cap. Its walls rise about 4, 600 feet above the floor. Where the edge of the ice cap has retreated, sheets of sand are emerging that accumulated during earlier ice-free climatic cycles. Winds blowing off the ice have pushed loose sand into dunes and driven them down-canyon in a westward direction.ašašThis scene combines images taken during the period from December 2002 to February 2005 by the Thermal Emission Imaging System instrument on Mars Odyssey
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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of Chasma Boreale, a remarkable landform on Mars. Located in the northern polar ice cap, this flat-floored valley stretches deep into the planet's icy terrain. The towering walls of Chasma Boreale rise an astonishing 4,600 feet above its floor, creating a breathtaking sight. What makes this scene even more intriguing is the evidence of erosion and climatic cycles that have shaped it over time. As the edge of the ice cap has receded, sheets of sand have emerged from beneath, remnants of earlier ice-free periods on Mars. These sandy deposits have been sculpted by strong winds blowing off the ice, forming magnificent dunes that cascade down-canyon in a westward direction. The image captures a vast expanse where smooth sand meets rippled dunes against a backdrop of rugged cliffs and slopes. The texture and terrain create an otherworldly landscape that seems both familiar yet alien at once. With no signs of human presence or any form of life visible in this view from space, it serves as a reminder of our fascination with distant planets and their unique geographies. This stunning photograph was captured by Stocktrek Images using images taken between December 2002 to February 2005 by the Thermal Emission Imaging System instrument on Mars Odyssey spacecraft. It offers us an extraordinary glimpse into one small corner of our neighboring planet's diverse and awe-inspiring surface features.
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