Mars Orbital Recon: Possible Sulfate Deposits In West Melas Chasma

Melas Chasma is the widest segment of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon in the Solar System. In this region, hydrated sulfate salts have been detected, and are found extensively throughout the canyon. These salt-bearing deposits likely indicate that water was present in the past. This image shows many interesting features that are common to Melas […]
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