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Eroded Martian deposits in Arabia Terra reveal ancient climate record

Original: # PPOD : These strange, intricately eroded deposits in Mars’s Arabia Terra region preserve a record of the planet’s anci

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured images of intricately eroded, light-toned layered deposits in Mars's Arabia Terra region. The oddly shaped formations, photographed by the HiRISE camera, preserve a record of the planet's ancient climate, with layers of similar thickness and brightness hinting at the conditions under which they formed.

Why now: Striking new imagery of Martian geology offers fresh clues about the planet's ancient climate, drawing interest from space enthusiasts.

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• # PPOD : These strange, intricately eroded deposits in Mars’s Arabia Terra region preserve a record of the planet’s ancient climate. Captured by the HiRISE camera aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, the light-toned layers have similar thicknesses and brightness,… · setiinstitute · 6

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