SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 20, 2025Hacker News

Curiosity Mars rover discovers evidence of ripples from ancient Red Planet lake

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NASA's Curiosity rover discovered ancient wave ripples in Martian rock, indicating the presence of a shallow, ice-free lake on Mars 3.7 billion years ago. The ripples, found in the Amapari Marker Band and Prow outcrop, suggest Mars had a warm climate with liquid water less than 6 feet deep, challenging previous theories about the planet's early environment.

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