[NASA] Aram Chaos is of particular scientific interest because it is hypothesized that its chaotic terrain may be the source of water that contributed to the creation of nearby valleys […]
Aram Chaos
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A New Mineral Identified On Mars Providing Insight To Supporting Life
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst are part of a team that has identified a unique mineral on Mars, described in Nature Communications. Named ferric hydroxysulfate, the mineral provides […]
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Characterization Of Ferric Hydroxysulfate On Mars And Implications Of The Geochemical Environment Supporting Its Formation
Sulfate minerals are significant components of the martian surface and provide clues about the martian geochemical environment.