NASA's Curiosity rover has sent back the most detailed images yet of wind-carved cliffs on Mars, showing features called yardangs.
01Summary
- 01The panorama was released by NASA on Oct. 6, 2026.
- 02Images were captured by Curiosity's Mastcam on Aug. 11, 2026, the 4,982nd Martian day of the mission.
- 03The close-up shows elongated ridges called yardangs, formed by wind erosion.
- 04It comprises six individual images stitched together after transmission to Earth.
- 05Scientists say this is the most detailed view yet of these distant Martian cliffs.
02Why it matters
This close-up reveals geological features that scientists have long anticipated, offering new insights into Martian wind erosion and the planet's ancient environment.
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