Sandblasting on Mars: Camera reveals how prevailing winds shape elongated landforms in volcanic zone
Astrobitica
January 7, 2026 (Last updated: January 7, 2026) 1 minute read
Martian winds can have quite an impact. ESA’s Mars Express has spotted them whipping up sand grains and acting as a cosmic sandblaster, carving out intriguing grooves near Mars’s equator.