Mars Meteorite Reveals Evidence of Ancient Liquid Water

Scientists have dated minerals in the Lafayette Meteorite, confirming liquid water existed on Mars 742 million years ago.

The Lafayette Meteorite, traced directly to Mars, was discovered in a drawer at Purdue University in 1931.
Recent isotopic analysis shows the meteorite interacted with liquid water on Mars approximately 742 million years ago.
Researchers believe the water originated from melting subsurface ice, likely caused by magmatic activity.
The study confirms that the meteorite's age was not affected by its journey through space or entry into Earth's atmosphere.
This discovery provides a more precise timeline for water presence on Mars, enhancing our understanding of the planet's geological history.