Asteroid Strikes on Mars Spun Out Supersonic Tornadoes that Scoured the Surface
Asteroid Strikes on Mars Spun Out Supersonic Tornadoes that Scoured the Surface The study of another planet’s surface features can provide a window into its deep past. Take Mars for example, a planet whose surface is a mishmash of features that speak volumes. In addition to ancient volcanoes and alluvial fans that are indications of past geological activity and liquid water once flowing on the surface, there are also the many impact craters that dot its surface. In some cases, these impact craters have strange bright streaks emanating from them, ones which reach much farther than basic ejecta patterns would allow. According to a newRead More →