By Sheetal Kumari | October 9, 2024
Mars, the Red Planet, has long fascinated humans. Recent discoveries by NASA’s Perseverance Rover have shed new light on Mars’ mysterious geology
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Sulfur-rich rocks discovered by Perseverance Rover in February 2021, hinting at ancient hydrothermal activity, found in Jezero Crater’s delta region.
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Layered sedimentary rocks identified by NASA’s Orbital Reconnaissance in 2019, revealing Mars’ complex geological history, exposed in Valles Marineris canyon.
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Olivine-rich rocks detected by Perseverance Rover in June 2021, suggesting volcanic origins, located in Jezero Crater’s volcanic plains.
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Clay-rich rocks discovered by NASA’s Curiosity Rover in 2013, indicating ancient water presence, found in Gale Crater’s sedimentary layers.
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Breccias formed from meteorite impacts, identified by Perseverance Rover in 2022, holding clues to Mars’ cratering process, found in Jezero Crater.
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Garnet-rich rocks detected by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2018, hinting at high-pressure processes, located in Mars’ crustal rocks.
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Serpentinite rocks discovered by Perseverance Rover in 2021, suggesting water-rock interaction, found in Jezero Crater’s delta region.
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Jarosite-rich rocks identified by NASA’s Curiosity Rover in 2015, indicating acidic environments, found in Gale Crater’s sedimentary layers.
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Freya Castle Rock, a 30-foot-wide formation, discovered by Perseverance Rover in 2022, intrigues scientists with unique texture and composition.
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