While most craters on Mars are circular, there are indeed instances where they deviate from this shape. Martian meteorite impacts often produce circular craters; however, certain factors can induce variations. If the impacting projectile enters the atmosphere at an oblique angle, it can yield elliptical craters. Furthermore, subsurface heterogeneities and layering within the ground may produce non-circular forms. As such, elliptical craters, elongated depressions, and other uniquely shaped craters can be observed on Mars.