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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Kawachi Fuji Garden
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50 years of the Endangered Species Act
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Happy birthday, Capitol Reef National Park
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International Haiku Poetry Day
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Our Lady of the Rocks
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Almond trees in full bloom, California
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Wallabies at sunrise, Australia
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A species no longer at risk
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Juvenile sunbittern displaying at nest, Ecuador
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World Wildlife Day
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Heri es-Swani in Meknes, Morocco
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Jaguar in the Pantanal wetlands
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Starling murmuration over the ruins of Brightons West Pier, England
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Earth at Perihelion
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World Children s Day
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Edinburgh Art Festival
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International Archaeology Day
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Keep your hands inside the ride at all times…
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Native American Heritage Day
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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The wild heart of Tasmania
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Have fun storming the castle
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International Day of Forests
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Avalanche Lake Trail at Adirondack High Peaks, New York
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In celebration of America’s national bird
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Honoring the rangers on World Ranger Day
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Trullo buildings in Alberobello, Apulia, Italy
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European hedgehog in Sussex, England
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Merry Christmas
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Landscape Architecture Month
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