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Researchers Have Identified The Craters Where The Majority Of Martian Meteorites Most Likely Originate

by Keith Cowing

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

by Keith Cowing

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 […]

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