On Mars, there is "The Walking Mountain"





One of seasonal changes on Mars is a regular change of landscape pattern. Each Martian spring formed during the winter begin to move mountains, and gradually disappear completely.

To such conclusion experts of NASA, studying the Martian surface for two seasons using the orbiter Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). Every year in the cold winter on the Red Planet CO2 concentration condensed in the form of dry ice, which is deposited on the Martian poles. But the thaw, the upcoming spring and summer, these glaciers are forced to dissolve. Along with this change and the relief of the planet.

In addition, scientists have found evidence that the winds on the north pole of Mars are strong enough to move significant amounts of red sand, is the foundation of the Martian soil. This is another factor contributing to constant modification "face of Mars».

Source: www.utro.ru

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