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The weird science behind Mars’ weirdest cloud

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Scientists believe they may finally have an explanation for a bizarre cloud that appears and promptly disappears each day above a martian volcano during the dusty season. Just after sunrise during spring and summer on Mars, an elongated cloud forms near the 12-mile-high (20 kilometers) volcano Arsia Mons. Stretching roughly 1,100 miles (1,800 km) in Continue reading "The weird science behind Mars’ weirdest cloud" The post The weird science behind Mars’ weirdest cloud appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .

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