A startling post from the European Space Agency (ESA) has left people astonished and stunned, showing the “scar on Mars”. The agency published a series of photos and described a giant crack stretching 600 km in length.
“Mars’ scar revealed! This amazing image from Mars Express shows Aganippe Fossa, a giant fissure running across the side of Arsia Mons, one of the most powerful volcanoes on Mars (even surpassing the tallest on Earth!),” ESA writes.
“Scientists think this 600-kilometer-long rift was created when magma stretched and tore apart the Martian crust, but the mystery doesn’t end there! Strange zebra-striped formations nearby suggest the presence of wind-blown dust and ancient glaciers,” the group posted.
ESA concluded the post with a series of photos showing the scars on Mars.
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Since being posted, the share has garnered more than 12,000 likes and prompted people to post various comments.
What did Instagram users say about the post?
“Mars, that was tough!” wrote one Instagram user, while another added: “Beautiful scars! The amount of history and knowledge contained within is truly magical.”
A third commented: “Thanks for sharing. Amazing images!”, while a fourth added: “Simply beautiful.”
The European Space Agency regularly shares images showing the beauty of our galaxy and the worlds beyond. It currently has around 5,000 posts and over 3 million followers.
What do you think about the Mars photo posted by the European Space Agency on Instagram?
