Viewing the rocky outcrops of Idaeus Fossae from above

This view of the Idaeus Fossae region of Mars was generated from the digital terrain model and the nadir and colour channels of the High Resolution Stereo Camera on ESA’s Mars Express. It shows the flat-topped rocky outcrops – mesas – that dominate part of this terrain.

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[Image description: A yellow-brown Martian surface with a fractured, rugged terrain. Large plate-like sections appear broken and shifted, creating dark, uneven ridges. Several circular impact craters of different sizes are scattered across the scene, including a prominent crater near the top left with steep walls and a shadowed interior. The landscape looks dry, dusty, and barren, with subtle shading that highlights its rough texture.]