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Uploaded: 23 Mar 2026
Last Updated: 23 Mar 2026

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Perseverance Rover - Sol 1806 MastcamZ Light-Toned Outcrops: The most striking features are the fractured, light-colored rocks in the foreground and center. These may be carbonated ultramafic rocks, which the science team has been tracking along the crater's margin. Their "blocky" and weathered appearance suggests they have survived eons of wind erosion. Aeolian (Wind) Patterns: Notice the fine, orange-brown sand filling the crevices between the larger rocks. You can see subtle ripples in the sand, indicating the direction of recent Martian winds. Rock Textures: Some rocks appear to have a "vuggy" or pitted texture, which can sometimes indicate where minerals have dissolved or where gas bubbles were trapped in volcanic rock. Original individual image credit: NASA JPL-Caltech UoA Download : https://www.flickr.com/photos/terraform-mars/55157631542/sizes/l/