Valles Marineris

When Mars is near perihelion, high, astonishing clouds appear over the Valles Marineris. The wind stretches them along the equator and carries them westward, where they gradually dissipate. Judging by the conditions in these atmospheric layers, they consist of water ice, green gas, and pink crystals. They are quite dense and cast clearly visible shadows on the surface.

Their appearance is explained by the fact that irregularities in the terrain create disturbances in the air currents, directing them upward. In addition, in the morning, fog rises above the valley, also consisting of tiny water ice crystals. The reason for this is that spheres sprout from the dry ground like mushrooms after rainfall. Perhaps the point is that in the evening, the slopes of the valleys are illuminated by the rays of other distant planets and stars. It is they that allow something to grow on this land. x/acrylic 2020.