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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Fish River Canyon, Namibia
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Take the Stairs Day
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Dolomites
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Bridges to the past
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Bathing boxes at Brighton Beach, Australia
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Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park
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India Republic Day
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Tortula moss, Netherlands
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Till the cows come home
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
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Life in the slow lane
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Penguin Awareness Day
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Mediterranean red sea stars
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It’s Siblings Day!
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Engineering an artificial harbor in Normandy
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A dramatic view of Sicily
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Nubble Island’s only industry
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World Meteorological Day
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Land of the midnight sun
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A ‘city’ within Valencia
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Ready, set, read
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Dalyan, Turkey
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Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Cue up the tango music
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In praise of bogs, swamps, and marshes
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Kangaroo family for National Hugging Day
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Edinburgh festivals
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Least chipmunk, Kootenai National Forest, Montana
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Happy 50th for the National Trails System!
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