Planetarium: Mars Geology

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Abstract:: Mars Geology by Nick DiFrancesco (Geology) The planet Mars has experienced a great deal of change and evolution over its 4.5 billion year history. Studies of the surface have yielded evidence of some of the most unique geological features found in the Solar System, suggesting a dynamic past.Much of the Martian crust was formed by volcanism that was quickly eroded by vast amounts of flowing water, which then likely became quite acidic, and finally soaked deep into the ground or was lost to space, oxidizing the surface leaving behind the characteristic red color of the regolith. Yet even today, there are still possibly small amounts volcanic activity and water flowing at the surface, suggesting that the story of Mars’ geology is still unfolding.
Acquisition:: Collected for SUNY Oswego Institutional Repository by the online self-submittal tool. Submitted by Zach Vickery.