SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 21, 2025Science Daily

Did it rain or snow on ancient Mars? New study suggests it did

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Ancient Mars likely had a temperate climate with rain or snow and numerous rivers feeding lakes, according to a new study by University of Colorado Boulder geologists. Computer simulations suggest widespread precipitation formed the valley networks still visible on Mars today, challenging theories of a consistently cold, dry planet with melting ice caps.

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