In celebration of its tenth year in orbit, scientists running the Mars Express mission have released global mineral maps of Mars.
In celebration of its tenth year in orbit, scientists running the Mars Express mission have released global mineral maps of Mars. With video.
The unique atlas comprises a series of maps showing the distribution of minerals formed in water, by volcanic activity, and by weathering to create the dust that makes Mars red. They create a global context for the dominant geological processes that sculpted the planet we see today.
Take a look at the video. It is fascinating to see where these minerals concentrate.
In celebration of its tenth year in orbit, scientists running the Mars Express mission have released global mineral maps of Mars. With video.
The unique atlas comprises a series of maps showing the distribution of minerals formed in water, by volcanic activity, and by weathering to create the dust that makes Mars red. They create a global context for the dominant geological processes that sculpted the planet we see today.
Take a look at the video. It is fascinating to see where these minerals concentrate.