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uzn
6th April 2017, 19:13
https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/spaceimages/images/largesize/PIA21576_hires.jpg

The strange SCALY EYE of Mars: NASA image reveals bizarre looking crater on the red planet's Surface

Strange circular structure on Mars was discovered on the South Polar layered deposits, NASA says

-Image from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's HiRISE instrument reveals its bizarre scaly Features

-It's thought to be an impact crater, but processes can flatten and morph its form, causing uncertaintly

Scientists are investigating a bizarre scaly feature on the surface of Mars that could be the site of a past impact. The circular structure was discovered on the South Polar layered deposits, and a stunning new image from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter’s HiRISE instrument reveals a close look at its strangely reptilian appearance

Wrote Dailymail about it:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4383394/Nasa-image-reveals-bizarre-looking-crater-Mars-surface.html

Image by JPL

its a little piece from this Image:
https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/figures/PIA21576_fig1.jpg
Link:
https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/figures/PIA21576_fig1.jpg

norman
6th April 2017, 21:42
It looks like it could be the site of an underground explosion.


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