US EditionMars surface patterns resemble Earth, revealing secrets of its past
- A study released on March 26 by scientists affiliated with the University of Rochester identified wave-like soil formations on Mars that closely resemble patterns found in Earth's coldest regions.
- This study arose from comparisons of nine Martian crater sites with Earth’s solifluction lobes, linked to cold, icy processes shaping both planets.
- Martian lobes are about 2.6 times taller than Earth's, likely due to Mars' weaker gravity and differing soil properties enabling taller formations before collapse.
- Lead author JohnPaul Sleiman explained that studying the development of these formations can provide important clues about the history of Mars’ climate, particularly regarding earlier cycles of freezing and thawing, though additional investigation is necessary.
- The results support the idea that Mars had icy conditions influencing its surface, which may help identify past environments on Mars and other planets that could support life.
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IOL PortugalResearchers suggest that Marte may have accommodated cold conditions that shaped its surface in a way similar to that of the Earth, clarifying the climate change and the possible role of water in March.
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Martian landforms look just like Earth’s—And that’s a big deal
Mars may be dry, dusty, and far from hospitable today, but new research suggests it once shared more in common with Earth than we thought. A team of scientists from the University of Rochester has discovered that the surface of Mars features soil patterns strikingly similar to those found in Earth’s coldest regions. These patterns, […] The post Martian landforms look just like Earth’s—And that’s a big deal appeared first on Knowridge Science Rep…
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