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In planetary geology, the word mensa (pl. mensae) is used to refer to a large mesa-like area of raised land.[1]
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Capri Mensa, as seen by HIRISE. Click on image to see buttes and layers. Capri Mensa is found in the Coprates quadrangle of Mars.
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Mesa in Ismenius Lacus quadrangle, as seen by CTX. Mesa has several glaciers eroding it.
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- ^ "Collapse in Hebes Chasma on Mars". Astronomy Picture of the Day. NASA. 12 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2017.