• Chryse Basin, Mars
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    Most outflow channels drained into the Chryse Basin and the northern lowlands. Some scientists think these floods could have formed a northern ocean. The colors in this image centered on the north pole reflect elevation differences, from blue (lowest) to white (highest).

    Mars Orbiter, Laser Altimeter

  • Chryse Basin, Mars

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