Peace Vallis
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Peace Vallis is an ancient stream valley on the northern rim of Gale Crater on the planet Mars. It is notable for its associated alluvial fan which lies near the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity landing site (Bradbury Landing). The valley and alluvial fan provide evidence for geologically recent (Amazonian-aged) fluvial activity[2][3] and sustained water flow[4] on Mars. Recent high-resolution orbital images of Peace Vallis and its watershed also suggest that at least one glacial episode affected Gale crater.[5] All of this evidence has implications for the history of water on Mars and the planet's long-term habitability.[6] Understanding Peace Vallis and its fan also provides geologic context for the rocks observed on the ground by the Curiosity rover.[7]
Coordinates | 4.21°S 137.23°E / -4.21; 137.23 |
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Length | 35.24 km (21.90 mi) |
Naming | Adopted by the IAU on September 26, 2012, after the Peace River in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada.[1] |