Earth vs Mars: 5 incredible NASA pics show Grand Canyon and Valles Marineris
The Grand Canyon is a vast and deep canyon in northern Arizona, USA, formed by the Colorado River over millions of years.
Photo Credits: Grand Canyon Conservancy
Valles Marineris is a vast canyon system on Mars, extending around 2,500 miles long and up to 120 miles wide. It is one of the largest canyon systems in the Solar System, far exceeding the dimensions of Earth’s Grand Canyon.
Photo Credits: NASA
Each year, millions visit the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. On Mars, the massive Valles Marineris, known as the Grand Canyon of Mars, awaits its first visitors.
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The Grand Canyon is about 277 miles long, while Valles Marineris stretches over 2,500 miles.
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The Grand Canyon is over a mile deep, but Valles Marineris is about 7 miles deep.
Photo Credits: Visit Arizona
The Grand Canyon is on Earth, while Valles Marineris is on Mars.
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The Grand Canyon is known for its stunning geological formations, while Valles Marineris offers a view into Mars’ geological history.
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The Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River over millions of years. Valles Marineris formed due to tectonic activity on Mars.
Photo Credits: The European Space Agency
The Grand Canyon is extensively explored and open to visitors. In contrast, Valles Marineris is a remote wonder, examined through telescopes and spacecraft.
Photo Credits: National Park Service
The Grand Canyon is a renowned natural wonder on Earth. Valles Marineris, with its vast size, is a spectacular natural feature on Mars.