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Image of Exposed Layering in Martian Impact Craters

Exposed Layering on the Floors of Impact Craters on Mars

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The oldest craters on Mars are much more eroded and filled by younger deposits than are craters on the airless moon and Mercury.

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Alluvial Fans on the Floor of a Crater on Mars

Alluvial Fans on Mars

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Alluvial fans on Earth and Mars are important because they contain clues about past climate conditions.

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National Air and Space Museum

650 Jefferson Drive SW
Washington, DC

Free Timed-Entry Passes Required

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151

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