Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Spring Dust Storms at the North Pole of Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 24, 2002 is “Spring Dust Storms at the North Pole of Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MSSS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 88 words.
From the explanation
“Spring reached the north pole of Mars in May, and brought with it the usual dust storms . As the north polar cap begins to thaw, a temperature difference occurs between the cold frost region and recently thawed surface, resulting in swirling winds between the adjacent regions.”
— APOD editors, December 24, 2002
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
Advertisement
At a glance
- Date
- December 24, 2002
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: MSSS , JPL , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 88 words