Liquid Water Found Deep in Mars’ Crust
Recent research has revealed large amounts of liquid water hidden beneath the surface of Mars. This discovery challenges what scientists previously thought about water on Mars and opens up new possibilities for understanding the planet’s geology and the potential for life.
Facts About Mars
- Mars is often called the Red Planet.
- Mars has the largest volcano in the solar system, called Olympus Mons, which is about 13.6 miles high.
- A day on Mars, known as a sol, lasts about 24.3 hours.
- Mars has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos, which are likely captured asteroids.
- Water ice is found at Mars’ poles, and there’s recent evidence that salty water might flow during certain seasons.
- The atmosphere of Mars is 95% carbon dioxide.
- Mars has the biggest dust storms in the solar system, which can cover large areas.