Across much of the red planet there was a lull in dust storm activity last week, which is typical for this time of season. Atmospherically thin dust hazes continued near the receding south polar ice cap as well as near the developing north polar hood. Condensate water ice clouds were sporadic near Syria and Eos Chasma in Valles Marineris but remained steadfast above Arsia Mons… [More at link, including video]
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