Mars ocean hypothesis
The Mars ocean hypothesis states that nearly a third of the surface of Mars was covered by an ocean of liquid water early in the planet’s geologic history . [2] [3] [4] This primordial ocean, dubbed Paleo-Ocean [1] and Oceanus Borealis, [5] would have filled the basin Vastitas Borealis in the northern hemisphere, a region which lies 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles) below the mean planetary elevation, at a time period of approximately 4.1–3.8 billion years ago. Evidence for this ocean includes geographic features resembling ancient shorelines, and the chemical properties of the Martian soil and atmosphere. [6] [7] [8] Early Mars would have required a denser atmosphere and warmer climate to allow liquid water to remain at the surface. [9]
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The Mars ocean hypothesis states that nearly a third of the surface of Mars was covered by an ocean of liquid water early in the planet’s geologic history . [2] [3] [4] This primordial ocean, dubbed Paleo-Ocean [1] and Oceanus Borealis, [5] would have filled the basin Vastitas Borealis in the northern hemisphere, a region which lies 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles) below the mean planetary elevation, at a time period of approximately 4.1–3.8 billion years ago. Evidence for this ocean includes geographic features resembling ancient shorelines, and the chemical properties of the Martian soil and atmosphere. [6] [7] [8] Early Mars would have required a denser atmosphere and warmer climate to allow liquid water to remain at the surface. [9] |
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| 2017 |
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The Mars ocean hypothesis states that nearly a third of the surface of Mars was covered by an ocean of liquid water early in the planet’s geologic history . [2] [3] [4] This primordial ocean, dubbed Paleo-Ocean [1] and Oceanus Borealis, [5] would have filled the basin Vastitas Borealis in the northern hemisphere, a region which lies 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles) below the mean planetary elevation, at a time period of approximately 4.1–3.8 billion years ago. Evidence for this ocean includes geographic features resembling ancient shorelines, and the chemical properties of the Martian soil and atmosphere. [6] [7] [8] Early Mars would have required a denser atmosphere and warmer climate to allow liquid water to remain at the surface. [9] |
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| 2016 |
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The Mars ocean hypothesis states that nearly a third of the surface of Mars was covered by an ocean of liquid water early in the planet’s geologic history . [2] [3] [4] This primordial ocean, dubbed Paleo-Ocean [1] and Oceanus Borealis, [5] would have filled the Vastitas Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere, a region which lies 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles) below the mean planetary elevation, at a time period of approximately 4.1–3.8 billion years ago. Evidence for this ocean includes geographic features resembling ancient shorelines, and the chemical properties of the Martian soil and atmosphere. [6] [7] [8] Early Mars would have required a denser atmosphere and warmer climate to allow liquid water to remain at the surface. [9] |
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| 2015 |
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The Mars ocean hypothesis states that nearly a third of the surface of Mars was covered by an ocean of liquid water early in the planet’s geologic history . [2] [3] [4] This primordial ocean, dubbed Paleo-Ocean [1] and Oceanus Borealis, [5] would have filled the Vastitas Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere, a region which lies 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles) below the mean planetary elevation, at a time period of approximately 3.8 billion years ago. Evidence for this ocean includes geographic features resembling ancient shorelines, and the chemical properties of the Martian soil and atmosphere. [6] [7] [8] Early Mars would have required a denser atmosphere and warmer climate to allow liquid water to remain at the surface. [9] |
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| 2014 |
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The Mars ocean hypothesis states that nearly a third of the surface of Mars was covered by an ocean of liquid water early in the planet’s geologic history . [2] [3] This primordial ocean, dubbed Paleo-Ocean [1] and Oceanus Borealis, [4] would have filled the Vastitas Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere, a region which lies 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles) below the mean planetary elevation, at a time period of approximately 3.8 billion years ago. Evidence for this ocean includes geographic features resembling ancient shorelines, and the chemical properties of the Martian soil and atmosphere. Early Mars would have required a denser atmosphere and warmer climate to allow liquid water to remain at the surface. [5] |
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| 2013 |
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The Mars ocean hypothesis states that nearly a third of the surface of Mars was covered by an ocean of liquid water early in the planet’s geologic history . [1] [2] This primordial ocean, dubbed Oceanus Borealis, [3] would have filled the Vastitas Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere, a region which lies 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles) below the mean planetary elevation, at a time period of approximately 3.8 billion years ago. Evidence for this ocean includes geographic features resembling ancient shorelines, and the chemical properties of the Martian soil and atmosphere. Early Mars would have required a denser atmosphere and warmer climate to allow liquid water to remain at the surface. [4] |
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| 2012 |
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The Mars ocean hypothesis states that nearly a third of the surface of Mars was covered by an ocean of liquid water early in the planet’s geologic history . [1] [2] This primordial ocean, dubbed Oceanus Borealis, [3] would have filled the Vastitas Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere, a region which lies 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles) below the mean planetary elevation, at a time period of approximately 3.8 billion years ago. Evidence for this ocean includes geographic features resembling ancient shorelines, and the chemical properties of the Martian soil and atmosphere. Early Mars would have required a denser atmosphere and warmer climate to allow liquid water to remain at the surface. [4] |
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| 2011 |
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ocean 0.356 shorelines 0.241 primordial 0.201 borealis 0.199 liquid 0.171 hpa 0.132 water 0.131 carbonates 0.131 vastitas 0.128 valleys 0.124 sputtering 0.123 atmosphere 0.123 northern 0.121 oceanus 0.120 martian 0.119 |
The Mars Ocean Hypothesis states that nearly a third of the surface of Mars was covered by an ocean of liquid water early in the planet’s geologic history . [1] This primordial ocean, dubbed Oceanus Borealis, [2] would have filled the Vastitas Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere, a region which lies 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles) below the mean planetary elevation, at a time period of approximately 3.8 billion years ago. Evidence for this ocean includes geographic features resembling ancient shorelines, and the chemical properties of the Martian soil and atmosphere. Early Mars would have required a denser atmosphere and warmer climate to allow liquid water to remain at the surface. [3] |
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| 2010 |
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ocean 0.356 shorelines 0.241 primordial 0.202 borealis 0.199 liquid 0.172 hpa 0.132 water 0.131 carbonates 0.131 vastitas 0.129 valleys 0.124 sputtering 0.124 atmosphere 0.123 northern 0.121 oceanus 0.120 martian 0.119 |
The Mars Ocean Hypothesis states that nearly a third of the surface of Mars was covered by an ocean of liquid water early in the planet’s geologic history . [1] This primordial ocean, dubbed Oceanus Borealis, [2] would have filled the Vastitas Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere, a region which lies 4–5 km (2.5–3 miles) below the mean planetary elevation, at a time period of approximately 3.8 billion years ago. Evidence for this ocean includes geographic features resembling ancient shorelines, and the chemical properties of the Martian soil and atmosphere. Early Mars would have required a denser atmosphere and warmer climate to allow liquid water to remain at the surface. [3] |
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| 2009 |
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ocean 0.360 shorelines 0.243 primordial 0.204 borealis 0.201 liquid 0.173 hpa 0.133 water 0.132 carbonates 0.132 valleys 0.125 sputtering 0.125 atmosphere 0.124 northern 0.123 oceanus 0.122 martian 0.120 dioxide 0.117 |
The Mars Ocean Hypothesis states that nearly a third of the surface of Mars was covered by an ocean of liquid water early in the planet’s geologic history . [1] This primordial ocean, dubbed Oceanus Borealis, [2] would have filled the Vastitas Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere, a region which lies 4-5 km (2.5-3 miles) below the mean planetary elevation, at a time period of approximately 3.8 billion years ago. Evidence for this ocean includes geographic features resembling ancient shorelines, and the chemical properties of the Martian soil and atmosphere. Early Mars would require a warmer climate and thicker atmosphere to allow liquid water to remain at the surface. [3] |
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| 2008 |
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The Mars Ocean Hypothesis states that nearly a third of the surface of Mars was covered by an ocean of liquid water early in the planet’s geologic history . [1] This primordial ocean, dubbed Oceanus Borealis, [2] would have filled the Vastitas Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere, a region which lies 4-5 kilometers below the mean planetary elevation, at a time period of approximately 3.8 billion years ago. Evidence for this ocean includes geographic features resembling ancient shorelines, and the chemical properties of the Martian soil and atmosphere. Early Mars would require a warmer climate and thicker atmosphere to allow liquid water to remain at the surface. [3] |