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Gorgona Island (Colombia) As A Terrestrial Analog Of Syrtis Major (Mars): Evidence From Geochemical Meta-analyses And Compositional Figures Of Merit

by Keith Cowing

The identification of terrestrial analogs is a key strategy for advancing our understanding of the geological and geochemical evolution of Mars.

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Characterization of Aqueous Alteration and Formation of Salty Exposures at Ius Chasma, Mars

by Keith Cowing

Intriguing outcrops in Ius Chasma provide a window into past aqueous processes in Valles Marineris, Mars. Hydrous sulfate minerals are abundant throughout this region, but one area in Ius Chasma […]

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