Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, is often referred to as the "Red Planet" due to its rusty hue from the iron oxide-rich soil dust. The planet is dotted with frosty dunes, largely located in the high latitudes of the northern plains. Mars" atmosphere is composed of nearly 96% carbon dioxide, which is why carbon ice forms on the surface. These dunes showcase the dynamic interaction between Mars" thin atmosphere, its surface, and seasonal temperature changes.
Frost-covered dunes on Mars
Today in History
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World Space Week begins
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‘Stepping’ into Black History Month
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The Easter Bunny’s story
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European fallow deer in England
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Marine Day, Japan
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Penguin Awareness Day
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Jeju Island, South Korea
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International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend
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Manatee Appreciation Day
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World Water Day
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International Day for Biological Diversity
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Kirkilai lakes, Biržai Regional Park, Lithuania
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Terraced rice fields, Yuanyang County, China
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Trevi in bloom
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You won’t see this on Mulberry Street
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Shining like Klondike gold
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Staring down winter
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Collared aracari in Costa Rica
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Bryce Canyon National Park turns 100
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Cranborne Chase, England
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Clark Range, Yosemite National Park, California
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Ancient storage in the Grand Canyon
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At ease, it’s Armed Forces Day
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Pi Day
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International Day for Biodiversity
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Blue Lagoon spa, Grindavík, Iceland
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World Turtle Day
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Salt of the earth
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Seonam Temple, South Korea
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Celebrating sea otters
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