Mars’ South Pole is a little different from what we see on Earth
On Earth, we’re used to thinking of the polar regions as cold, and it seems that the situation is similar on Mars. Temperatures on the red planet can apparently drop as low as -238 degrees Fahrenheit, conditions that our bodies certainly couldn’t tolerate. However, there’s much more to Mars than its climate, as this exceptional image demonstrates. We could easily call this one of the most unusual photos of Mars, as it appears to show a close-up of bacteria. In reality, it’s a view of the planet’s south pole, captured by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter probe in 2016. The polar cap is mostly composed of carbon dioxide, and the circular pits seen here are actually cavities in the dry ice.
Mars’ South Pole Is A Little Different From What We See On Earth
A crater that looks like a frog swimming on the surface
There’s no denying that Mars is littered with craters. On Earth, we’ve also had our share of craters over the years, but they’re not as visible due to our planet’s constant geological activity. However, we could be missing out by not having as many craters, given the unusual shapes they can present. Another remarkable crater on Mars is one discovered several years ago by NASA’s Reconnaissance Orbiter. It evokes the image of a frog floating on the surface, with an unusual feature: a tail, an element not frequently encountered among craters. This curious appearance is apparently the result of water flowing outwards from the crater, rather than the other way round
A Crater Resembling A Frog Swimming On The Surface
