Mars cloud forms via rare process never before seen in planetary atmosphere

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What is the Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud?

The Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud (AMEC) is a giant cloud that forms daily near the Arsia Mons volcano on Mars during its spring and summer seasons. It is an orographic cloud, meaning it forms as wind flows past the volcano's topography, and can stretch up to 1,800 km (1,120 miles) long.

How does the AMEC cloud form?

Scientists have discovered that the AMEC forms through a process called homogeneous nucleation. In this process, water vapor turns directly into ice particles without the need for dust or other impurities. This is a rare phenomenon that has not been observed before in a planetary atmosphere.

Why is this cloud formation process considered unusual?

The formation of the AMEC cloud through homogeneous nucleation is unusual because it does not require the presence of dust particles, which are typically necessary for cloud formation on Earth and were previously thought to be essential on Mars. This direct conversion of water vapor to ice has not been seen in a planetary atmosphere before.