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This huge (or mega) gully is part of Noctis Labyrinthus. Located on the western end of Valles Marineris, Noctis Labyrinthus is a huge region of tectonically controlled valleys. The valleys are not as deep as Valles Marineris.

Orbit Number: 40376 Latitude: -11.8336 Longitude: 261.741 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2011-01-20 19:58

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