It is a fresh crater with a distinctive central peak.

A characteristic feature of both Gula and its southern neighbor Achelous, almost identical in size, is the "pedestal" − an outward-facing, relatively gently sloped scarp that terminates the continuous ejecta blanket.

Similar features may be seen in ejecta blankets of Martian craters, suggesting impacts into a volatile (ice)-rich target material.

On lower-resolution images taken under higher sun illumination angle, both craters are shown to have extended bright rays, especially Achelous, which demonstrates that these two craters are younger than the respective surrounding landscape.

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