The polygons are found near the base of the layered cliffs at the Martian north pole and look similar to arctic regions on Earth. Jumping Off Deimos Astronauts jump for joy when the discover they can reach escape velocity and put themselves into orbit by jumping off Deimos. As early winter begins near the north pole of Mars, a hardy group of explorers set out on a hike. Ahead of them lies a chasm cut long ago by floods discharged when volcanoes erupted under the polar ice cap. A frozen remnant of the flood partially fills the canyon where layers of ancient ash, ice and dust can seen in the exposed walls.
Clouds obscure the sky as the seasonal polar hood forms overhead.
A view of the Tharsis volcanic area on Mars. Clouds form over the summit peak in the distance and strange volcanic rock formations dot the old lava flows in the foreground. During a family vacation in the Ares Vallis region of Mars, dad looks on as his daughter investigates what appears to be an abandoned toy. Two astronauts have tire trouble near the Ceraunius volcano on Mars. A Martian colonist and her cat gaze dreamily out of their window .