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(PHOTO) Curiosity has taken some amazing photos of geometric shapes on Mars.
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(PHOTO) Curiosity has taken some amazing photos of geometric shapes on Mars.

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has captured stunning images of unusual geometric patterns on Mars, resembling a grid or polygonal cracks. The formations, measuring between four to eight centimeters in diameter, were observed in the Valle Grande canyon during June. These structures are part of broader geological features that extend across nearby hills, including the Miraflores hill, which rises six meters high. Scientists are analyzing their shape and chemical composition to understand their origin, considering factors like temperature cycles and pressure changes. While some past observations suggested these patterns formed in mud, new findings suggest they could result from complex geological processes. The discovery adds to a growing body of evidence indicating Mars once had liquid water and conditions potentially suitable for microbial life.

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(PHOTO) Curiosity has taken some amazing photos of geometric shapes on Mars.

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has captured stunning images of unusual geometric patterns on Mars, resembling a grid or polygonal cracks. The formations, measuring between four to eight centimeters in diameter, were observed in the Valle Grande canyon during June. These structures are part of broader geological features that extend across nearby hills, including the Miraflores hill, which rises six meters high. Scientists are analyzing their shape and chemical composition to understand their origin, considering factors like temperature cycles and pressure changes. While some past observations suggested these patterns formed in mud, new findings suggest they could result from complex geological processes. The discovery adds to a growing body of evidence indicating Mars once had liquid water and conditions potentially suitable for microbial life.

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