Gullies on the Wall of Ross Crater Revealed by HiRISE

NASA's High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) has delivered an extraordinary glimpse into the geological processes shaping Mars, focusing on the south wall of Ross Crater.

This recent observation aims to scrutinize the intricate gullies found on the crater's southern flank. These features appear to be situated within a light-toned material, and the advanced capabilities of HiRISE allow for the detection of far finer details than previously available through the Context Camera data.

Ross Crater itself is a significant impact feature, measuring 82 kilometers (51 miles) in diameter and located within the Aonia Terra region of Mars. The detailed imagery from HiRISE provides scientists with invaluable data for understanding the formation and evolution of these Martian gullies, which are often associated with past or present water activity.