File:Polygon shapes in Arabia, Mars.jpg

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DescriptionPolygon shapes in Arabia, Mars.jpg	English: The picture shows polygon shapes that were made when the rocks cracked and then the cracks were filled of dark, basalt sand. Dark basalt sand is very common on Mars. Cracks may form when volcanic rock cools and contracts. Picture was displayed with the RGB color scheme with the HiView program.
Date	12 October 2023
Source	https://www.uahirise.org/ESP_074350_1825
Author	Jim Secosky selected and modified picture from NASA that was taken through the HiWish program Image credit is NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona/Secosky

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