beautifulmars: HiPOD (29 September 2018): The Wall of East Candor Chasma – The science rationale f
beautifulmars: HiPOD (29 September 2018): The Wall of East Candor Chasma – The science rationale for this observation: “We would like to check whether a feature observed in a Context Camera image is or not a 50-meter thick dyke. HiRISE resolution will reveal if this feature has structures typical of dyke margins. If It is a dyke, then because of its thickness, its associated stress field is an important constraint for the evolution of this part of Valles Marineris. If it is not a dyke, then it could be another type of fracture that could also inform us about the formation of Candor Chasma.” (266 km above the surface, less than 5 km across)NASA/JPL/University of Arizona -- source link