All articles tagged with #water history
Scientists have discovered extensive ancient river systems on Mars, revealing that the planet once had a complex network of water flows similar to Earth's, which significantly shaped its surface and suggests a wetter, potentially habitable past.
NASA's Perseverance rover has reached a key geological site called Krokodillen in Jezero Crater, which may contain ancient minerals and biosignatures that could reveal Mars' past habitability and water history, with scientists adjusting sampling strategies to maximize scientific return.
NASA's Curiosity rover is exploring the Gediz Vallis channel on Mars, uncovering potential evidence of prolonged water flows and climatic changes that challenge previous beliefs about the planet's aridity. The rover's exploration of this area could revise the timeline for the formation of Mount Sharp, providing insights into the history of water on Mars. Scientists are intrigued by the possibility that the channel was carved by liquid water, indicating phases of water presence rather than a gradual disappearance. Curiosity's documentation of the channel with a 360-degree panorama provides valuable data as it continues its exploration.