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Mars Climate Secrets: Bleached Rocks Unveil Rain-Driven History in Jezero Crater
TL;DR
New research reveals that bleached rocks scattered in Jezero Crater provide evidence of a rain-driven climate on Mars, suggesting a wetter past. These findings challenge previous assumptions about the planet's habitability and climate history.
- Bleached Rocks: Indicate historical rainfall and climate conditions.
- Habitability: Mars may have been more suitable for life than previously thought.
- Geological Insights: The study enhances our understanding of the planet’s geological history.
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