Earth vs. Mars Comparison

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Earth vs. Mars Comparison

Barringer Crater (Arizona)

Barringer Crater (Arizona)

Canyons (Earth)

Sand Dunes (Earth)

Deltas (Earth)

Volcano (Olympus Mons – Mars)

Canyon (Valles Marineris – Mars)

Deltas (Mars)

Craters (Mars)

Dunes (Mars)

Polar Ice Cap (Mars)

Dust Storm (Mars)

Dust Storm on Mars Dust Storm on Earth

Dust Devil (Mars)

Rover on Mars

Landing Site of Spirit Rover

Sedimentary (layered) Rocks

Sedimentary (layered) Rocks

Mars Flyover from MOLA Click on image to see movie

MOLA Measures Elevation Click on image to see movie

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