In this third image, volcanic activity and large impacts are highlighted as key factors behind Mercurys brighter regions.
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Mercury’s North Pole as seen by BepiColombo’s M-CAM 1.Credit: ESA

BepiColombo captured this image of Mercury’s north pole. Credit: ESA

Mercury’s sunlit north as seen by BepiColombo. Credit: ESA

Lava and debris brighten up Mercury’s surface in this image by BepiColombo. Credit: ESA





















