Ancient Mars Had Widespread Water, Potential To Support Life
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 14:28
in Earth & Climate
Mars once hosted vast lakes, flowing rivers and a variety of other wet environments that had the potential to support life, according to two new studies. Vast regions of the ancient highlands of Mars—which cover about half the planet—contain clay minerals, which can form only in the presence of water.
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