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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Hey, who’s in charge here?
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Mid-Autumn Festival
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Star Wars Day
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Celebrating World Olive Tree Day
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A notorious gunfight that was incorrectly named
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A cozy winter village
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Spring comes to the Palouse
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Fog above the forest
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The party’s just starting
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Here comes summer
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A great white egret in Hungary
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Surf s always up in Paia
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National Panda Day
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Traffic jam on the caribou highway
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International Day for Biodiversity
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Balloon Ascension Day
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National Lighthouse Day
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Happy Fat Tuesday!
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Pegadung Rock, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia
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Trevi in bloom
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Central Highlands of Vietnam
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National Aviation Day
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