American scientists from Texas University in Austin discovered that strong clay mines on Mars were formed in calm reservoirs billions of years ago. Discovering new arguments that are beneficial to the theory of potential residence of the Red Planet in the past. The study was published in the Journal of Natural Astronomical Science (Natastro).
Analysis of 150 clay mines shows that they are formed in vertical reservoirs with minimum erosion. Such stable conditions can exist for a long time, creating an ideal environment for the appearance of life.
These areas combine water, minerals and stability – the main components for the potential of people, he explained the author and the leading staff of NASA RIHANNA MOORE.
The opening also clarifies the riddles of the absence of carbonate stone on Mars. Scientists believe that unique chemical processes in forming clay can lock carbonate formation substances on earth. This is due to the lack of tectonic activity on the red planet, which completely distinguishes its geological processes from the world.
The study was conducted by using the Mars reconnaissance. The scientists compared the location of the clay to the ancient lakes and the ancient valley, discovering that the most promising areas to find traces of life are in lowlands where the calm reservoirs have existed. The conclusion will help choose the location for future Mars missions to seek traces of ancient life.
Earlier, astronomers revealed a long -term mystery about the loss of Mars atmosphere.