Mars Rover Curiosity SOL 3474 | quicksolutions-data
These formations likely originated when groundwater seeped through rock in ancient times, depositing mineral cements over an extended period. Many years later, when the rock became exposed to the atmosphere, wind eroded the softer material surrounding the cemented sections. This image was acquired on May 15, 2022 (Sol 3474 - Mars Curiosity Rover) at the local mean solar time.
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