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Zhurong Rover Uncovers Ancient Ocean Clues on Mars

China's Zhurong rover, part of the Tianwen-1 mission, has discovered geological features in the Utopia Planitia region of Mars that suggest the presence of an ancient ocean shoreline, potentially rewriting the history of water on the planet. Using advanced tools like ground-penetrating radar and multispectral cameras, the rover identified formations typically associated with shorelines, supporting the hypothesis that Mars's northern lowlands were once covered by an ocean during the Hesperian period. While some scientists remain skeptical due to erosion concerns, the findings could have significant implications for understanding Mars's climate history and its potential to have supported life.

via The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel|

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science1 year ago•4 min saved

Chinese Rover Uncovers Clues of Ancient Martian Ocean

A study using data from China's Zhurong rover suggests that Mars' Utopia Planitia may have been the site of an ancient ocean, with geological features indicating past water flow. The research, published in Scientific Reports, estimates the ocean existed around 3.68 billion years ago and disappeared by 3.42 billion years ago. This finding supports the theory of a Martian ocean, potentially increasing the likelihood of past microbial life on Mars, though definitive proof would require further missions.

via VOA Learning English|

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China's Rover Uncovers Clues of Ancient Martian Ocean

China's Zhurong rover has identified features on Mars that suggest the presence of an ancient ocean in the planet's northern hemisphere, supporting the hypothesis that Mars once had significant bodies of water. The findings, based on geological observations and remote sensing data, indicate that this ocean existed around 3.68 billion years ago. While some scientists remain skeptical, the discovery adds to the understanding of Mars' water history and its potential to have supported microbial life. Future Mars sample return missions, including China's Tianwen 3, aim to provide more definitive evidence.

via Livescience.com|

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China's Zhurong Rover Uncovers Evidence of Ancient Martian Ocean

China's Zhurong Mars rover has discovered features that suggest the presence of an ancient ocean in Mars' northern hemisphere, supporting the hypothesis that a large body of water once existed there billions of years ago. The rover's findings, which include crater-like cones and sediment channels, indicate a possible ancient shoreline. This discovery adds to the understanding of Mars' water history and its potential to have harbored life. Future Mars sample return missions, including China's Tianwen 3, aim to provide more definitive evidence by bringing Martian samples back to Earth for detailed analysis.

via Space.com|

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science1 year ago•3 min saved

China's Rover Finds Evidence of Ancient Ocean on Mars

China's Zhurong rover has discovered evidence of a 3.5 billion-year-old ocean in Mars' Utopia Planitia, supporting theories of a watery past. The rover identified features like pitted cones and sedimentary deposits indicative of water activity. This finding suggests Mars' northern hemisphere once hosted an ocean that gradually receded, providing insights into the planet's early climate and geological history.

via Interesting Engineering|

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Rovers Reveal Ancient Ocean Evidence on Mars

A Chinese rover, Zhurong, has discovered features on Mars that suggest the presence of an ancient ocean, including pitted cones and polygonal troughs, in the Utopia region. These findings, published in Scientific Reports, support the theory that a vast ocean covered a third of Mars around 3.7 billion years ago. However, some scientists remain skeptical, citing potential erosion by Martian winds. The study highlights the need for further exploration to confirm the existence of a Martian ocean, which could have implications for understanding the potential for life on Mars.

via ScienceAlert|

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Zhurong Rover Uncovers Clues of Ancient Ocean on Mars

China's Mars rover Zhurong has discovered evidence of an ancient ocean on Mars, supporting theories of the planet's watery past. Research from the Tianwen-1 mission indicates that rock deposits in Utopia Planitia, a large plain in Mars' northern hemisphere, suggest the presence of a sea around 3.5 billion years ago. The study, involving Hong Kong Polytechnic University and other institutions, found sedimentary rocks and surface features indicative of past water activity, providing a probable scenario for the ocean's formation.

via South China Morning Post|

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space-science2 years ago•2 min saved

Unveiling Mars' Ancient Ocean: New Gravity Analysis Sheds Light

A new method of analyzing Mars' gravitational force has provided support for the existence of an extensive ancient northern ocean on the planet. The research, led by Jaroslav Klokočník, used gravity aspects calculated from gravity anomaly measurements and topographic data from NASA's Mars Global Surveyor. The method improves upon previous approaches and has potential applications in various disciplines. The findings contribute to the ongoing search for water on Mars and the possibility of past or present life forms on the planet.

via Phys.org|

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"From Island to Mountain: The Evolution of Olympus Mons in Our Solar System"

Scientists believe that Olympus Mons and Alba Mons, two volcanoes on Mars, were once volcanic islands in a past ocean on the red planet. Olympus Mons, the largest mountain in the solar system, is over 25,000m high and 601km wide. A study by France's National Center for Scientific Research suggests that the volcano was formed by lava flowing into a body of liquid water, making it an ancient volcanic island. Evidence of a past ocean on Mars is growing, and determining the age of Olympus Mons could provide insights into the planet's water history.

via ExplorersWeb|

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The Island Origins of Mars' Olympus Mons Volcano

Researchers at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and Université Paris-Saclay have suggested that Mars' Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system, was once a volcanic island surrounded by an ancient northern ocean. The study found morphological similarities between Olympus Mons and volcanic islands on Earth, and identified an escarpment at the base of the volcano that is similar to those formed by lava flowing into surrounding ocean water. The researchers also found similar characteristics in another volcano, Alba Mons, suggesting that the ancient ocean covered much of Mars' northern hemisphere.

via EarthSky|

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Ancient Himalayan Ocean Water Unveils Earth's Past

Scientists have discovered droplets of water trapped in mineral deposits in the Himalayas that provide insights into an ancient ocean that existed around 600 million years ago. The deposits, dating back to the time of the Snowball Earth glaciation, suggest that the sedimentary basins were deprived of calcium, leading to nutrient deficiency and slow-growing cyanobacteria that released more oxygen into the atmosphere. The findings offer a time capsule for studying paleo oceans and understanding the connection between major glacial events and the evolution of complex life forms.

via Phys.org|

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