[NASA/JPL/UA] Visible in this observation is a section of Cerberus Fossae (width approximately 250 meters), which are comprised of a series of rifts present located in Elysium Planitia just north […]
Elysium Planitia
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Researchers Have Identified The Craters Where The Majority Of Martian Meteorites Most Likely Originate
An international research team has identified the specific origins of most of the Martian meteorites that are now on Earth. They’ve traced the meteorites to five craters where they were […]
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Recent Volcanism On Mars Reveals A Planet More Active Than Previously Thought
A vast, flat, “featureless” plain on Mars surprised researchers by revealing a much more tumultuous geologic past than expected, according to a study led by researchers at the University of […]