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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International Women s Day
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Cape Town at dusk
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National Frog Month
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Overlooking the Douro
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Hey, who’s in charge here?
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Night of the ‘Cold Moon’
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Uncommon clouds are gathering
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World Whale Day
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Stop and see the flowers
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It s World Bee Day
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King of the dinosaurs
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International Day of Light
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Asteroid Day
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Pumpkin patch
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Can you see the family resemblance?
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Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh, India
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International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples
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National Napping Day
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Queen Elizabeth s Platinum Jubilee
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Regional Park of Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli, Italy
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Native American Heritage Month
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Christmas Bird Count
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Preveli Gorge
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Presidents Day
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Too awesome to be a planet
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Life carries on, rising from a ship s skeleton
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Thomsons gazelles, Maasai Mara, Kenya
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