SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 24, 2025Interesting Engineering

Mars once had beaches fit for vacations with sunlit shores, rolling waves: Study

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Mars likely hosted vast oceans and beachfront landscapes similar to Earth's coastal areas, according to new research. Data from China's Zhurong rover revealed underground rock formations resembling Earth's beach deposits, providing the strongest evidence yet of ancient Martian shorelines and conditions potentially suitable for microbial life.

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