Dry Ice Rivers On Mars

Erosion and shifting large boulders have been observed occurring on Mars. The patterns indicate there are seasonal rivers in the areas where this is happening, but there is no direct observation of flowing water. By watching these areas over time and using data about temperature scientists think there are crusts of dry ice forming. These crusts grow so large and heavy as to shift the soil beneath it. This causes the patterns that look like river beds.

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