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MSIP team led by Eric Grosfils

Teacher Name: Eric Grosfils
School Name: Pomona College - Elysium Group
Grade Level: 13-14
City: Claremont
State: CA
Country: USA
Link to School: Pomona College Homepage
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Science Question:
Are the ice depths at two separate locations on same latitude, geography, and altitude different?
Main Results:
1) Yes, the ice at both areas have very different depths.
2) Craters in Chryse Planitia and Elysium Planitia are deeper than the global norm.
3) Sediment fill is a probable reason for discrepancy between depths of observed craters.

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Extra Comments:
Student Quotes:

“Best. Project. Ever.”
Area Name: Elysium Planitia
Latitude (N): 14.7
Longitude (E): 131.2
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THEMIS context image
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Students' THEMIS image
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