NASA recently released a stunning image showing a rare and fascinating carbon dioxide geyser erupting near the Martian south pole.
These surface formations are only visible during the spring on Mars. This happens when frozen carbon dioxide from the winter freezes and turns into gas.
It then escapes through cracks in the surface and in the form of dust and vapor.
This dramatic geyser eruption creates dark web-like lines on the surface of Mars, commonly known as “Martian spiders.”
These dark formations provide planetary scientists with invaluable insights into seasonal climate patterns on Mars.
It should be noted that this image was originally taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) in 2018, but it has reappeared in NASA’s latest release, which has further sparked people’s interest in the Red Planet.
