Changing Martian Winds: How Eroding Dunes are Shifting the Prevailing Winds on Mars
In a new study, researchers have discovered that Martian dunes are eroding and shifting, indicating that the Red Planet may not be as inactive as originally thought. Using images taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, the team of scientists observed the dunes for over a decade and found that they were shifting in direction and size. This could mean that the Martian climate is changing, or that winds are becoming stronger. The dunes were also found to be eroding, suggesting that the planet is still geologically active. These findings are exciting as they open up new possibilities about the evolution of the Martian surface.
source: Phys.org