Can you find any water? Where is all the water on Mars?

Early in Martian history, it was reported that there may have been liquid water equal to half the size of the Atlantic Ocean, which could have submerged the entire planet to a depth of about 1.5 km.

Watersheds bounded on the surface of Mars

Looking at the history of Mars, it is predicted that Mars may have been a wet world at one time and that there may have been water bodies on the surface of the planet.  However, billions of years ago the situation was reversed and the current drought is reported to have occurred.  What happened to the water there though?  As scientists have predicted some.

Half the water of the ocean in the Atlantic

Eva Scheller of the California Institute of Technology PACT said that most of Mars is estimated to be surrounded by water and that it became a dry planet 3 billion years ago. Looking at the history of Mars, it is estimated that the surface of the planet may have contained liquid water equal to half the size of the Atlantic Ocean, and that the entire planet may have been submerged to a depth of about one mile, or 1.5 kilometers.

The amount of water on Mars

The water on Mars is said to be composed of one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms.  The hydrogen isotope known as deuterium on Mars has provided some nuclei for dehydration.

Is gravity the cause of your disappearance?

Gravity is predicted to be low on Mars.  It was predicted that all the water on the planet might have run out due to this.  But it is said that due to gravity the water from the planet may have only partially exited into space and the whole water is unlikely to leave.

Frozen by the minerals on the planet

It is estimated that 30-99 percent of the water on Mars may be frozen in extraterrestrial minerals.  Only ordinary hydrogen may have been released into space by the atmosphere.  Fluid with the largest percentage of deuterium is said to have accumulated on the planet.

Not likely to be out in space at all

According to the scientist, three types of processes can predict how much water is lost through space and space.  Researchers predict that the water may not be completely drained and that the water may be frozen due to mineral resources.

Which planet is ideal for humans to live on?

One thing we all know is that scientists have been searching for years for planets that have features that allow living things other than Earth to survive.  Mars has been the main planet of this research.  The Perseverance Rover, which was launched last year, has been successfully landed and is being continuously inspected.

Make sure there are no blisters

Satellite photos have confirmed the presence of ice in a specific area of ​​Mars.  Scientists say that the ice cubes do not require any other equipment and can be cut with a spade.

References: 

Space.com/ “Water on Mars: Exploration & Evidence”/ LInk: https://www.space.com/17048-water-on-mars.html

NASA.gov/ “NASA Confirms Evidence That Liquid Water Flows on Today’s Mars”/ Link: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-confirms-evidence-that-liquid-water-flows-on-today-s-mars

Caltech.edu/ “What Happened to Mars's Water? It is Still Trapped There”/ Link: https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/what-happened-to-marss-water-it-is-still-trapped-there

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