Suggested Searches

1 Min Read

Crater and Wind Streak

NASA's Mars Global Surveyor shows a bright wind streak in southern Acidalia Planitia on Mars. The streak is mostly likely a very thin coating of dust.
PIA04695
Credits: NASA/JPL/Malin Space Science Systems
Image Addition Date:
Target:
Is a satellite of:

Description

MGS MOC Release No. MOC2-461, 23 August 2003

This Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) image shows a crater with a bright wind streak in southern Acidalia Planitia. The streak is mostly likely a very thin coating of dust. The orientation of the streak indicates that the winds responsible for its formation and maintenance came from the northeast (upper right) and blew toward the lower left (southwest). The crater is located near 24.8°N, 39.1°W. The image covers an area 3 km (1.9 mi) wide. Sunlight illuminates the scene from the lower left.