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Candor Chasma is one of the major canyons within Valles Marineris.

May 29, 2012

Candor Chasma is one of the major canyons within Valles Marineris. The floor of this canyon consist of many layers of light-toned sediments that have been folded and faulted, giving them the wavy appearance seen in this image.

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