The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently captured intriguing images of ‘spider’ formations on Mars, shedding light on the seasonal eruptions of carbon dioxide gas on the Red Planet. These dark, spindly formations were spotted in Inca City, located in Mars’ southern polar region.
The channels of gas, measuring anywhere from 0.03 to 0.6 miles across, originate from melting carbon dioxide ice in the Martian spring. As the gas expands and rises, it explodes out of the ice layers, carrying dark dust from the surface along with it. This process results in geysers bursting through ice layers up to 3.3 feet thick, creating cracked, spidery patterns on the Martian surface.
Inca City, also known as Angustus Labyrinthus, was once believed to be petrified sand dunes or ancient Martian glaciers. The circular feature, approximately 53 miles wide, may actually be an old impact crater. Magma intrusions rising through the cracked, heated crust of Mars have partially revealed magma formations that bear a striking resemblance to ancient ruins.
These recent findings have provided new insights into the geological processes occurring on Mars and have sparked further interest in uncovering the mysteries of the Red Planet. Scientists are eager to continue studying these ‘spider’ formations and unraveling the secrets they hold about Mars’ unique and dynamic environment. Stay tuned for more updates on this fascinating discovery from Mars, brought to you exclusively by KP INSIDER.
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