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NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this sand-capped butte, nicknamed “Miraflores,” estimated to be about 20 feet tall, on June 11. The butte was left behind as surrounding rock eroded away over time, deepening the broad valley Curiosity is climbing

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (187+ words) Roanoke Times Javascript is required to use this website. NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this sand-capped butte, nicknamed “Miraflores,” estimated to be about 20 feet tall, on June 11. The butte was left behind as surrounding rock eroded away…...