Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud (IMAGE)

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Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud

Caption

This elongated cloud has formed as a result of wind encountering the Arsia Mons mountains. It forms almost every day during a specific season, from early morning until noon.

Credit

Credit: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin/A. Cowart.

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