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Could There Be Life In Them Thar Pits?
Thursday, April 5, 2012 19:02
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Computer-generated perspective of the Tractus Catena pit chains. Credit: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin (G. Neukum)
Recent images from ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft reveal long rows of crater-like depressions lining the flanks of ancient Martian volcanoes. Rather than being the result of impact events, these “pit chains” were likely caused by underground lava flows — and could be a prime location for look for life.
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Post tags: esa, lava, life on mars, magma, Mars, Mars Express, mons, pit chains, Tractus Catena, volcano
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