Pluto's frozen heart gives rise to planetary nitrogen winds

Pluto's frozen heart gives rise to planetary nitrogen winds

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Science, Geography, Biology, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video explores Pluto's heart-shaped region, Tomba Regio, made of nitrogen ice. It describes how the nitrogen cycle, involving evaporation and condensation, drives winds across Pluto's surface. This atmospheric behavior is unique in the solar system, except for Neptune's moon Triton. The video also highlights how Sputnik Planisha's cliffs trap and release winds, drawing parallels to Earth's wind patterns like the Kuroshio current.

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What unique atmospheric behavior is observed on Pluto compared to other celestial bodies?

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Explain the similarities between Pluto's atmospheric movement and wind patterns on Earth.

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