The density of the Medusae Fossae Formation: Implications for its composition, origin, and importance in Martian history
Abstract The Medusae Fossae Formation (MFF) is one of the largest sedimentary deposits
on Mars. The origin of the MFF is uncertain, though several processes including volcanic …
on Mars. The origin of the MFF is uncertain, though several processes including volcanic …
Syndepositional precipitation of calcium sulfate in Gale Crater, Mars
Lacustrine sedimentary rocks of the Murray formation, Gale Crater, Mars, contain evidence
for early diagenetic mineral precipitation. High‐resolution MAHLI images permit detailed …
for early diagenetic mineral precipitation. High‐resolution MAHLI images permit detailed …
Branching geometry of valley networks on Mars and Earth and its implications for early Martian climate
Mars' surface bears the imprint of valley networks formed billions of years ago. Whether
these networks were formed by groundwater sapping, ice melt, or fluvial runoff has been …
these networks were formed by groundwater sapping, ice melt, or fluvial runoff has been …
Chemical variability in mineralized veins observed by ChemCam on the lower slopes of Mount Sharp in Gale crater, Mars
J L'Haridon, N Mangold, PY Meslin, JR Johnson… - Icarus, 2018 - Elsevier
ChemCam has observed a wide range of diagenetic features along the Curiosity rover
traverse including pervasive Ca-sulfate veins. Observations by multiple instruments on …
traverse including pervasive Ca-sulfate veins. Observations by multiple instruments on …
Rapid sea level rise in the aftermath of a Neoproterozoic snowball Earth
Earth's most severe climate changes occurred during global-scale “snowball Earth”
glaciations, which profoundly altered the planet's atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere …
glaciations, which profoundly altered the planet's atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere …
Reactive transport and mass balance modeling of the Stimson sedimentary formation and altered fracture zones constrain diagenetic conditions at Gale crater, Mars
EM Hausrath, DW Ming, TS Peretyazhko… - Earth and Planetary …, 2018 - Elsevier
On a planet as cold and dry as present-day Mars, evidence of multiple aqueous episodes
offers an intriguing view into very different past environments. Fluvial, lacustrine, and eolian …
offers an intriguing view into very different past environments. Fluvial, lacustrine, and eolian …
Chlorate/Fe‐bearing phase mixtures as a possible source of oxygen and chlorine detected by the Sample Analysis at Mars instrument in Gale crater, Mars
JV Hogancamp, B Sutter, RV Morris… - Journal of …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Oxygen and HCl gas releases detected by the Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument on
board the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover in several Gale Crater samples have …
board the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover in several Gale Crater samples have …
Dusty rocks in Gale crater: Assessing areal coverage and separating dust and rock contributions in APXS analyses
ME Schmidt, GM Perrett, SL Bray… - Journal of …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
A thin, patchy layer of airfall dust covers rock surfaces examined by the Mars Science Lab
rover Curiosity and complicates interpretation of textures in Mars Hand Lens Imager images …
rover Curiosity and complicates interpretation of textures in Mars Hand Lens Imager images …
Episodic and declining fluvial processes in southwest Melas Chasma, Valles Marineris, Mars
There is abundant evidence for aqueous processes on Noachian terrains across Mars;
however, key questions remain about whether these processes continued into the …
however, key questions remain about whether these processes continued into the …
Remote detection of phyllosilicates on Mars and implications for climate and habitability
JL Bishop - From habitability to life on Mars, 2018 - Elsevier
Identification of phyllosilicates and short-range ordered (SRO) materials on Mars has led to
new insights about the early martian climate and habitability. Phyllosilicates were first …
new insights about the early martian climate and habitability. Phyllosilicates were first …