Mars' North Polar Erg — Sculpted by Wind and Dry Ice
Abstract
Wind and seasonal dry ice sculpt the dunes of Mars in the polar regions. Does snowfall play a role in driving sand avalanches and the development of new alcoves? Interannual variability suggests this may be the case.
- Publication:
-
Fifth International Planetary Dunes Workshop`
- Pub Date:
- May 2017
- Bibcode:
- 2017LPICo1961.3056H