Findings Suggest Jets Bursting From Martian Ice Cap

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Artist concept showing sand-laden jets shoot into the Martian polar sky. Image credit: Arizona State UniversityRon Miller
Artist concept showing sand-laden jets shoot into the Martian polar sky. Image credit: Arizona State University/Ron Miller

Every spring brings violent eruptions to the south polar ice cap of Mars, according to researchers interpreting new observations by NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter.


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