Thin Atmosphere
Mars has a very thin atmosphere, composed mostly of carbon dioxide (95.3%). This makes it incapable of supporting liquid water on its surface for long periods.
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UNOBTAINIUMM
STUDIO
HARIS KHAN
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Colossal Volcanoes
Olympus Mons, located on Mars, is the largest volcano in the solar system. It stands about 13.6 miles (22 kilometers) high, nearly three times the height of Mount Everest.
Unlike Earth's fiery orange sunsets, Mars offers stunning blue sunsets. This phenomenon occurs because its dusty atmosphere scatters sunlight differently, allowing blue light to dominate during sunset.
Sunsets Are Blue
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Mars’ gravity is only about 38% of Earth’s, meaning you could jump almost three times higher on Mars than on Earth. Who needs a trampoline?
Martian Jump
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Dust Storms
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Mars experiences the largest dust storms in the solar system, which can cover the entire planet and last for weeks. These storms can even alter its appearance from space.
MARS
THE RED PLANET
Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, has captured humanity's imagination for centuries.
Known for its striking red hue, this celestial neighbor holds the key to some of the most profound mysteries of our solar system. From its vast, dusty deserts and towering volcanoes to its deep valleys and frozen polar ice caps, Mars offers a landscape as diverse as it is breathtaking.
Curious to know more? Scroll down to explore 5 fascinating facts about Mars that will deepen your understanding of this enigmatic world.
Welcome to Mars
Dust
Storms
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Mars experiences the largest dust storms in the solar system, which can cover the entire planet and last for weeks. These storms can even alter its appearance from space.
