concealed activities under Mars' surface may be causing seismic activity, and a NASA robot has discovered the reason behind it
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have delved into the depths of Mars's mantle, uncovering intriguing insights about the Red Planet's hidden world. Eight significant marsquakes were examined, each altered dramatically as they journeyed deep into the planet's core.
These quakes were not ordinary occurrences. They were the aftermath of meteoroid impacts that created oceans of magma, pushing deep into the surface. The resulting shards and fragments were likened to shattered glass, a testament to the immense force of these cosmic collisions.
The findings on Mars could provide valuable insights into the workings of other rocky planets, such as Venus and Mercury, which, like Mars, lack the plate tectonics found on Earth. The early Solar System was a turbulent place, with asteroids and other celestial bodies bombarding the planets. Mars, due to a lack of interior churning, has managed to retain more of its original form.
The mantle of Mars, a layer as much as 1,550km (960 miles) thick, is made of solid rock and can reach temperatures as high as 1,500°C (2,732°F). Meteoroid impacts on Mars produce high-frequency seismic waves that vibrate from the crust deep into the mantle.
As these seismic waves pass through small regions in Mars's mantle, they slow down and scatter, suggesting the presence of lumps of material. These lumps, different in composition to the rest of the mantle, are likely remnants of giant asteroids or other space rocks that hit Mars during the early days of the Solar System.
The presumed source bodies of the feature regions scattered in Mars's mantle, as observed in marsquakes, are likely mantle plumes or localized mantle heterogeneities. These findings offer a glimpse into the complex and dynamic processes that shape Mars's interior.
As we continue to explore and understand Mars, we not only gain a deeper appreciation for our neighbouring planet but also expand our knowledge of the universe as a whole. The study of Marsquakes is just one example of how scientific research can reveal hidden truths about our cosmic neighbourhood.
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