Scientists discovered water beneath the surface of Mars using data from a NASA mission. The water is trapped in rocks deep underground and could fill oceans on Mars. The finding sheds light on Mars’ geological history and a potential new habitat for life.
The data came from NASA’s InSight lander, studying Mars from 2018 to 2022. The water, located 7-12 miles below the surface, poses challenges for future Mars exploration. However, it offers insights into Mars’ past as a warmer, wetter planet.
The underground water reservoir could sustain life if accessed. InSight’s data revealed the water likely filtered into the Martian crust. This discovery marks a significant step in understanding Mars’ evolution and potential habitability.
The research suggests a deep layer of volcanic rock filled with liquid water on Mars. This finding opens up possibilities for future exploration and understanding of Mars’ unique geology.
Vocabulary List:
- Geological /ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (adjective): Relating to the study of the earth its structure and its history.
- Habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ (noun): The natural environment in which a species or community of living organisms lives.
- Sustain /səˈsteɪn/ (verb): To support or maintain a process or condition.
- Exploration /ˌɛk spləˈreɪ ʃən/ (noun): The act of investigating or examining an area for new information.
- Reservoir /ˈrɛzərˌvwɑr/ (noun): A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
- Volcanic /vɒlˈkænɪk/ (adjective): Relating to or produced by a volcano.
