Exploring Exploring the Effects of Martian Seasons on Surface Features, Climate, and Atmospheric Behavior: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Mars has specific orbital and axial characteristics that give rise to seasons unlike those encountered on Earth. This paper explores seasonal changes on the Red Planet and demonstrates how deep such changes are about features on its surface, climate, and atmospheric dynamics. It analyses temperature, pressure in the atmosphere, and dust activities as descriptors which show influences towards some phenomena such as polar ice caps, dust storms, and surface weathering. The paper further discusses the interaction between Martian seasons and the thin atmosphere of the planet-the seasonal sublimation of CO2 at the poles and its implications for the Martian climate, revealing insights into how these seasonal changes affect Mars' potential for future human exploration and habitability through a comprehensive examination of recent data from missions to Mars. Thus, this review gives a greater insight into the Martian environment and acts as an argument supporting further studies on seasonal dynamics to advise future missions and searches on other planets for life.