Methane seepage on Mars: where to look and why
DZ Oehler, G Etiope - Astrobiology, 2017 - liebertpub.com
Methane on Mars is a topic of special interest because of its potential association with
microbial life. The variable detections of methane by the Curiosity rover, orbiters, and …
microbial life. The variable detections of methane by the Curiosity rover, orbiters, and …
The Dallol geothermal area, Northern Afar (Ethiopia)—An exceptional planetary field analog on Earth
The Dallol volcano and its associated hydrothermal field are located in a remote area of the
northern Danakil Depression in Ethiopia, a region only recently appraised after decades of …
northern Danakil Depression in Ethiopia, a region only recently appraised after decades of …
An overview of sedimentary volcanism on Mars
Extensive fields of sub-kilometre-to kilometre-scale mounds, cones, domes, shields, and
flow-like edifices cover large parts of the martian lowlands. These features have been …
flow-like edifices cover large parts of the martian lowlands. These features have been …
Definition and use of functional analogues in planetary exploration
The practical limitations inherent to human and robotic planetary exploration necessitate the
development of specific protocols and methods. This non-standard approach requires …
development of specific protocols and methods. This non-standard approach requires …
Morphologic evidence of subsurface sediment mobilization and mud volcanism in Candor and Coprates Chasmata, Valles Marineris, Mars
CH Okubo - Icarus, 2016 - Elsevier
Populations of distinctive knobs, rings and lobate structures are observed in the Candor and
Coprates Chasmata regions of Mars. To interpret the formation mechanisms of these …
Coprates Chasmata regions of Mars. To interpret the formation mechanisms of these …
Protracted hydrogeological activity in Arabia Terra, Mars: Evidence from the structure and mineralogy of the layered deposits of Becquerel crater
The formation of layered mounds on Mars remains a major topic of debate, with the
relationship between their deposition and chemical alteration a major aspect still to be …
relationship between their deposition and chemical alteration a major aspect still to be …
Fluids mobilization in Arabia Terra, Mars: Depth of pressurized reservoir from mounds self-similar clustering
Arabia Terra is a region of Mars where signs of past-water occurrence are recorded in
several landforms. Broad and local scale geomorphological, compositional and hydrological …
several landforms. Broad and local scale geomorphological, compositional and hydrological …
Depositional controls of the layered deposits of Arabia Terra, Mars: Hints from basin geometries and stratigraphic trends
An extensive distribution of water‐altered equatorial layered deposits (ELDs) characterizes
the densely cratered terrain of Arabia Terra (AT), Mars. The majority of these deposits reside …
the densely cratered terrain of Arabia Terra (AT), Mars. The majority of these deposits reside …
Geology, in-situ resource-identification and engineering analysis of the Vernal crater area (Arabia Terra): A suitable Mars human landing site candidate
A multidisciplinary study of an ancient area of Mars (Early to Late Noachian) located in
Arabia Terra is presented, centred at 6° 1′ N, 354° 54′ E and including the 55 km size …
Arabia Terra is presented, centred at 6° 1′ N, 354° 54′ E and including the 55 km size …
Layered mound, inverted channels and polygonal fractures from the Makgadikgadi pan (Botswana): Possible analogues for Martian aqueous morphologies
F Franchi, R MacKay, AT Selepeng… - Planetary and Space …, 2020 - Elsevier
Layered mounds and inverted channels with polygonal fractures from the Ntwetwe Pan in
the Makgadikgadi Basin (central Botswana) have been herein investigated. These …
the Makgadikgadi Basin (central Botswana) have been herein investigated. These …