This observation shows us pristine gullies, some with bright deposits, and perhaps very recent.

In addition, there is exposed bedrock, which at HiRISE resolution, we can pick out fine details. Observations like this can also help gully modeling.

This caption is based on the original science rationale.

Written by: HiRISE Science Team   (25 May 2011)

This is a stereo pair with ESP_013962_1430 .

More info and image formats at http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/ESP_021676_1430

Image: NASA/JPL/University of Arizona