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Water on Mars Probably Doesn’t Explain These Weird Streaks

Last updated: July 12, 2025 2:25 pm
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Mars has long been a subject of fascination for scientists, with the search for signs of liquid water beneath its surface being a top priority. However, recent research published in Nature Communications has cast doubt on the existence of liquid water on the Red Planet.

While Mars is currently a desolate, frozen world with no visible liquid water aboveground, there are tantalizing clues of a wetter past. Ancient rivers, lakes, and seas have left their mark on the Martian landscape, and minerals formed in aqueous environments are common on the surface. But the water that once flowed on Mars has either evaporated into space or seeped deep underground.

One intriguing possibility of subsurface water on Mars was the presence of slope streaks and recurring slope lineae (RSLs) on crater walls and scarps. These features, first discovered in the 1970s and more recently in the late 2000s, appeared to be evidence of flowing water just beneath the surface. However, new research using data from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has suggested that these streaks are more likely formed by disturbed dry dust rather than seeping liquid.

The study, which analyzed over 86,000 images of Mars’s surface, found that the formation of slope streaks and RSLs was not consistent with water-based processes. Instead, the researchers identified correlations with wind patterns, dust deposition, and geological features such as fresh craters and fossae. These findings point towards a dry origin for the streaks, debunking the notion of liquid water on Mars.

While the absence of liquid water may be disappointing for those hoping to find signs of life on Mars, the study sheds light on the geological processes at work on the Red Planet. Understanding the formation of slope streaks and RSLs is crucial for future exploration and colonization efforts on Mars.

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In conclusion, while Mars may be dry and barren today, the search for signs of past or present water continues. The planet’s watery history suggests that there may still be hidden reservoirs of water waiting to be discovered. As we continue to explore Mars, hope remains that we may one day unlock the secrets of its watery past.

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