South Polar Layers

NASA/JPL/ASU2011-01-24

NASA
Washington, DC, United States

The south polar cap of Mars is comprised of alternating layers of ice and dust. The darker dust layers help show the layering, especially on steep slopes.

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Title: South Polar Layers
Creator: NASA/JPL/ASU
Date Created: 2011-01-24
Rights: JPL

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