NASA's Curiosity Rover Investigates 'Spiderweb' Formations on Mars
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NASA's Curiosity rover has captured intriguing images of unusual 'spiderweb'-like formations on the surface of Mars. The photos, taken on July 1, 2025, reveal dark, intricate patterns resembling arachnid webs, sparking scientific curiosity about their origin. These features, likely formed by seasonal processes involving carbon dioxide ice, are part of the rover's ongoing mission to study the Red Planet's geology and climate. Scientists speculate that the formations could result from sublimation—where dry ice transitions directly from solid to gas—creating cracks and channels in the Martian soil. Curiosity's high-resolution cameras provide valuable data to unravel these mysteries, advancing our understanding of Mars' dynamic environment.
