Mars - Red Rocks Resulting From Rust Realistic?

Some scientists believe that Mars is red due to rocks being rusted by water that once flooded the planet. That is not the case, say recent laboratory studies which show that red dust may be formed by ongoing grinding of surface rocks and liquid water need not have played any significant role in the formation process.  The data were presented at the European Planetary Science Congress by Dr Jonathan Merrison. read more

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