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Tag Archives: GRS
Thaumasia’s volcanic clues to Mars evolution
Researcher Don Hood from Louisiana State University and colleagues at collaborating universities studied an unusual region on Mars — an area with high elevation called Thaumasia Planum. They analyzed the geography and mineralogy of this area they termed Greater Thaumasia, which … Continue reading
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Tagged Gamma Ray Spectrometer, GRS, Syria-Thaumasia, Thaumasia Planum, volcanic ash
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Are iron sulfates hydrating the Martian soil?
Water is the key to life on Earth. Scientists continue to unravel the mystery of life on Mars by investigating evidence of water in the planet’s soil. Previous observations of soil observed along crater slopes on Mars showed a significant … Continue reading
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Tagged brines, Gamma Ray Spectrometer, GRS, iron hydrates, Mars Odyssey, perchlorates
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