[bd476]

kinsman redeemer wrote: "IMHO - you are looking at a slide on a talus slope. Nada mas. Unexposed material is now exposed; it is unweathered and unoxidized and brighter in appearance. It is probably high in iron.

IMHO."

That's interesting, Kinsman Redeemer. :-)

If you have a few moments, it would be good to hear further about what makes you believe that. Thanks.

[kinsman redeemer]

I must emphasize: my "HUMBLE" opinion.

I have some experience with geology - a little more with photo interpretation. Put these tow together and you get a very limited understanding - just a perception. That's all.

[kinsman redeemer]

It appears to be on a steep slope. It appears to be in a crater. I am just guessing here.

Furthermore, - if water: then why is the pattern more of a delta ?- downslope, I would expect to see confluence of the tributaries. I see the opposite.

I think NASA wants (needs?) something spectacular and stimulating.