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[[Category:Mars]] [[Stubs:Weather]]
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The term ice cloud has been used to describe clouds of carbon dioxide on Mars. [1] Such clouds can be sufficiently large and dense to cast shadows on the Martian surface.[1] Clouds of water ice also occur on Mars.[1]

Clouds on Earth can contain ice particles.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "ESA Portal - Ice clouds put Mars in the shade". European Space Agency. 16 January 2008. Retrieved 2009-12-20.
  2. ^ Tom Freeman (December 8, 2009). "New satellite to measure ice cloud particles could provide valuable new climate data". Retrieved 2009-12-20.