Martian Thunderbird

NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona2013-10-30

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This non-circular pit seen in this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is due to a low angle impact from an asteroid or comet. The raised plateau west of the crater was where most of the impact debris landed.

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Title: Martian Thunderbird
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona
Date Created: 2013-10-30
Rights: JPL

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