Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars Archives - Astrobiology

Global distribution of serpentine on Mars overlain on the TES dust cover index color map with the background of MOLA shaded global mosaic (Ruff and Christensen, 2002). Dust cover index values (lower left) represent the average surface emissivity where lower values indicate higher dust. Serpentine detections are coded according to confidence level. Upper left inset shows number of images investigated in 30° longitudinal bin. -- astro-ph.EP

Astrogeology, Biogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Icy Worlds, Mars, Status Report, Water/Hycean Worlds & Oceanography

Global Distribution Of Serpentine On Mars

by Keith CowingJanuary 27, 2025

The distribution and origin of serpentine on Mars can provide insights into the planet’s aqueous history, habitability, and past climate.