Monthly Archives: October 2012

Where did Phobos and Deimos form?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by rburnham

For a long time, scientists thought the Martian moons, Deimos and Phobos, were captured asteroids. Now, however, many are examining the idea that the moons formed in orbit around Mars, accreting from debris in the aftermath of a big impact. … Continue reading →

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Hesperian lava floods thicker than previously thought

Posted on October 23, 2012 by rburnham

A study examining layered “megablocks” of lava in the central parts of Mars craters concludes that flood lavas in the Hesperian epoch were at least 23 percent thicker than previously known. The research says this shows there has been more … Continue reading →

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