<p>A bizarre picture, which was clicked and shared by the High-Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera onboard Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows polygon-shaped markings on the surface of the red planet. This mysterious phenomenon has come up as Mars witnesses spring season. The photograph depicts a network of patchworks of white zig-zags on the surface of the planet at high latitudes. It also shows occasional sprays of black and blue mist forming between these patchworks.&nbsp;The polygons form when the water ice, which is frozen in the soil, splits it apart. In spring, the edges of these polygons crack as the surface ice transforms into gas due to sublimation, as per the researchers of the University of Arizona, which manages the spacecraft in Martian orbit. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the HiRISE team said, "Erosion of the channels forming the boundaries of the polygons by dry ice sublimating in the spring adds plenty of twists and turns to them." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The layer of translucent dry ice, which covers the surface, develops vents to allow gas to escape. This gas also carries fine particles of material from the surface to further erode the channels. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The particles drop to the surface in dark fan-shaped deposits. Sometimes, the dark particles sink into the dry ice, leaving bright marks where the fans were originally deposited," the University added. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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A bizarre picture, which was clicked and shared by the High-Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera onboard Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows polygon-shaped markings on the surface of the red planet.

A bizarre picture, which was clicked and shared by the High-Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera onboard Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows polygon-shaped markings on the surface of the red planet. This mysterious phenomenon has come up as Mars witnesses spring season. The photograph depicts a network of patchworks of white zig-zags on the surface of the planet at high latitudes. It also shows occasional sprays of black and blue mist forming between these patchworks. The polygons form when the water ice, which is frozen in the soil, splits it apart. In spring, the edges of these polygons crack as the surface ice transforms into gas due to sublimation, as per the researchers of the University of Arizona, which manages the spacecraft in Martian orbit. In a statement, the HiRISE team said, "Erosion of the channels forming the boundaries of the polygons by dry ice sublimating in the spring adds plenty of twists and turns to them." Also Read: Rare planetary conjunction: Five planets of solar system to be visible in ‘special’ order from Friday The layer of translucent dry ice, which covers the surface, develops vents to allow gas to escape. This gas also carries fine particles of material from the surface to further erode the channels. Watch: What are solar flares? "The particles drop to the surface in dark fan-shaped deposits. Sometimes, the dark particles sink into the dry ice, leaving bright marks where the fans were originally deposited," the University added. Watch WION's live TV here: (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>An image of the Sun emitting a mid-level solar flare has been taken by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory on Thursday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>It had peaked at 1.01 am EST (11.31am IST). The powerful bursts of electromagnetic radiation, which are called solar flares, could last from minutes to hours. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The NASA, which has classified this flare as an M5.5 class one, has said that it has an X-ray flare of moderate severity.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“The Sun emitted a mid-level solar flare on January 20, 2022, peaking at 1:01 am EST," the US space agency said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although the harmful radiation of a flare can't pass through Earth's atmosphere to affect life on the planet, it can impact electric power grids, navigation signals, radio communications, when it is highly intense. It also poses risk to spacecraft and astronauts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On website, Space Weather Prediction Center of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said, “Solar flares usually take place in active regions, which are areas on the Sun marked by the presence of strong magnetic fields; typically associated with sunspot groups. As these magnetic fields evolve, they can reach a point of instability and release energy in a variety of forms. These include electromagnetic radiation, which are observed as solar flares.” &nbsp;</p>

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An image of the Sun emitting a mid-level solar flare has been taken by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory on Thursday. It had peaked at 1.01 am EST (11.31am IST).

An image of the Sun emitting a mid-level solar flare has been taken by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory on Thursday. It had peaked at 1.01 am EST (11.31am IST). The powerful bursts of electromagnetic radiation, which are called solar flares, could last from minutes to hours. Also Read: Plan to ‘dim sun rays’ gets thumbs down from experts. Here is why The NASA, which has classified this flare as an M5.5 class one, has said that it has an X-ray flare of moderate severity. The Sun emitted a significant solar flare early this morning, peaking at 1:01 a.m. ET. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an image of the event, which was classified as M5.5.https://t.co/9RsMR5suI3 pic.twitter.com/zK9mADK47H — NASA Sun & Space (@NASASun) January 20, 2022 × “The Sun emitted a mid-level solar flare on January 20, 2022, peaking at 1:01 am EST," the US space agency said. Also Read: Planet-killer asteroid passes near Earth. Track it live here Although the harmful radiation of a flare can't pass through Earth's atmosphere to affect life on the planet, it can impact electric power grids, navigation signals, radio communications, when it is highly intense. It also poses risk to spacecraft and astronauts. On website, Space Weather Prediction Center of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said, “Solar flares usually take place in active regions, which are areas on the Sun marked by the presence of strong magnetic fields; typically associated with sunspot groups. As these magnetic fields evolve, they can reach a point of instability and release energy in a variety of forms. These include electromagnetic radiation, which are observed as solar flares.” (With inputs from agencies)

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