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Curiosity Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Water Flow on Mars

The rover's findings in the Gediz Vallis channel suggest water shaped Mars' landscape billions of years ago.

  • Curiosity rover's recent exploration of the Gediz Vallis channel on Mars provides insights into the planet's watery past.
  • Scientists believe the channel was formed by water, challenging previous understanding of Mars' dry periods.
  • Debris in the channel, likely from Mt. Sharp, offers clues to the mountain's history and Mars' water cycle.
  • Research based on Curiosity's data shows Mars experienced phases of water presence, not a single drying event.
  • Curiosity's ongoing investigations could revise our timeline of water's role in shaping Mars' surface.
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