Stunning HiRISE image of Martian South Pole's carbon dioxide ice cap defrosting. Circular pits, approximately 60 meters across, appear as they sublimate into gas, showcasing unique geological formations with intriguing gold-colored dust outlining the edges. Captured during late Martian summer, this image reveals the dynamic processes shaping the Martian landscape.
Astronomy Picture from 26/09/2011
Dry Ice Pits on Mars
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110926.html
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