Friday, December 9, 2016

Climate cycles may explain how running water carved Mars' surface features


Climate cycles may explain how running water carved Mars' surface features

12/09/2016 11:47 AM EST

Gale Crater on surface of Mars

Dramatic climate cycles on early Mars, triggered by buildup of greenhouse gases, may be the key to understanding how liquid water left its mark on the planet's surface, according to a team of planetary scientists.


Full story at http://news.psu.edu/story/440075/2016/12/01/research/climate-cycles-may-explain-how-running-water-carved-mars-surface

Source
The Pennsylvania State University


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