Broken Records

Largest canyon in the Solar System

The current largest canyon in the solar system record is 2,485 miles, held by Valles Marineris, set on January 1, 1971. Last checked October 9, 2026.

2,485

miles

Valles Marineris

Mars, 1971

Holder
Valles Marineris
Record
2,485 miles
Metric
4,000 km
Exact figure
Over 4,000 km long, up to 7 km deep
Location
Mars
Date set
January 1, 1971
Last checked
October 9, 2026

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