
Title
Satellite view over the Claritas Fossae region
Caption
The Claritas Fossae region is characterised by systems of 'graben' running mainly north-west to south-east. A graben forms when a block of the planet's crust drops down between two faults, due to extension, or pulling, of the crust. MRO.
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A06_267
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,0Mb (2,9Mb) / 16,1in x 12,1in / 4826 x 3620 (300dpi)