Ground Cracks Hint at Lakes on Ancient Mars

According to a new study, the large numbers of cracks that are etched across crater basins on the surface of Mars were created by evaporating lakes. Their properties are consistent with those of similar formations back on Earth, experts from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research ... [ read more >> ]

Detailed image of large-scale crater floor cracks, caused by the desiccation process, with smaller cracks caused by thermal contraction inside

Image comment: Detailed image of large-scale crater floor cracks, caused by the desiccation process, with smaller cracks caused by thermal contraction inside
Image credits: NASA / JPL

Detailed image of large-scale crater floor cracks, caused by the desiccation process, with smaller cracks caused by thermal contraction inside
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