Granicus Valles

The channel in this VIS image is part of Granicus Valles. Granicus Valles is a large region of channels located west of the Elysium volcanic complex. These channels were likely created by the flow of volcanic lava rather than water.

Orbit Number: 63941 Latitude: 28.1892 Longitude: 130.739 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2016-05-13 17:14

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