Perspective view of Melas Chasma
Perspective view of Melas Chasma
Melas Chasma is part of the huge Valles Marineris rift valley on Mars. Melas Chasma itself sinks 9 kilometres below the surrounding surface, making it one of the lowest depressions on the planet. Landslides have created huge fans of rubble at the base of the cliff.