Mars landslide caught in the act.

Started by maurice clark, 03/03/2008 10:03PM

Posted 03/03/2008 10:03PM Opening Post

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Hi all,

The HIRISE camera aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has caught a landslide close to the north pole of Mars.

Nice images!

Cheers,

Maurice

http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/PSP_007338_2640

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Posted 03/03/2008 10:40PM #1

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Very nice shots, interesting how they were looking at the right place at the right time, talk about luck!

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Posted 03/03/2008 10:55PM | Edited 03/03/2008 10:57PM #2

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Interesting, probably caused by global warming!

John

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Posted 03/05/2008 12:39PM #3

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Awesome stuff! 8)
Thanks Maurice!

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