Vast differences in elevation on Mars
Vast differences in elevation on Mars
Mighty table mountains over 2000 metres high mark the transition from the southern highlands to the northern lowlands in the Coloe Fossae region. Traces of landslides along the steep slopes indicate that the broken-off rock masses were at least partially embedded in glacial ice. The approximately 30-kilometre-long table mountain ridge features numerous ‘secondary craters’ originating from the ejecta of a larger impact. Tectonic grabens, or troughs, can be seen in the background.
