Mars’ massive dust towers could explain why water dried up on the planet | Technology News, The Indian Express

Mars’ massive dust towers could explain why water dried up on the planet | Technology News, The Indian Express

By Tech Desk |New Delhi |Updated: November 27, 2019 4:16:00 pm

Mars’ massive dust towers could explain why water dried up on the planet

Observations made by NASA spacecraft have given further insight into global dust storms on Mars. These dust storms could also hold clues to how Mars eventually ended up losing its water over time.

Mars Dust Storms: The view from May shows Valles Marineris chasms (left), Meridiani center, an autumn dust storm in Acidalia (top) and the early spring south polar cap (bottom). The view from July shows the same regions, but most of the surface was obscured by the planet-encircling dust cloud and haze. (Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS)

Observations made by NASA spacecraft have given further insight into how global dust storms on Mars can cover the entire planet in a haze with dust towers rising high into the air. These dust towers could also hold clues to how Mars eventually ended up losing its water over time.