Tag: ice lids
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How Mars’ ancient lakes grew shields of ice to stay warm as the Red Planet froze
Introduction: A paradox of a once-warm Mars Long before Mars became the cold, desert world we know today, evidence points to lakes that could have hosted liquid water on the planet’s surface. The latest studies explore a remarkable idea: thin lids of ice may have acted like natural shields, insulating ancient lakes long enough for…
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Mars’ Ancient Lakes Hid Under Ice to Stay Warm Longer
Introduction: A New Look at Martian Water For decades, scientists have puzzled over how water persisted on the surface of ancient Mars as the climate grew progressively harsher. A compelling new interpretation suggests that thin lids of ice could have formed above ancient lakes, insulating surface water and keeping it liquid long after the planet…