Mars Odyssey Mission THEMIS: Feature Image: Cerberus Rupes (Released 19 December 2002)

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Location: 10.6N, 158.5E	Released: 2002-12-19
Image Size: 18.4 x 65.7 km, 1024 x 3648 px
Resolution: 18m	Instrument: VIS

Image Credit: NASA/JPL/ASU

Image Context:
Context image for 29921219a

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Wide context image for 29921219a

Context image credit: NASA/JPL/MOLA
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These fractures occur within the volcanic plains south of Elysium Mons. The discontinuation of the fractures - like the one below the main group - indicates that these features are not formed by downdrop of material along faults, but rather formed by the collapse of the ceiling of lava tubes. Small regions of mega-ripples (a dune form) can be seen at the base of the hills at the bottom of the image.