Mars Frost Shock: Secret Microclimate Discovered Near Equator
Providence, Rhode Island – Planetary scientists were taken by surprise after discovering frost near Mars’ equator, contradicting previous beliefs about the planet’s climatic conditions. The European Space Agency’s ExoMars and Mars Express missions captured images of water frost on the Tharsis volcanoes, including the colossal Olympus Mons, which stands three times taller than Mount Everest. The findings, published in Nature Geoscience, showcased the presence of frost in an area where it was deemed improbable due …