Scientists got the biggest success so far on Mars, discovered water reserves

Mars Planet: Scientists have achieved a historic success on Mars. The oldest evidence of water, which scientists were searching for hundreds of years, has now come to light. This discovery gives new dimensions to the possibility of life on Mars and paves the way for a better understanding of the geological history of the red planet.

The mystery of water on Mars

The history of water on Earth extends to about 4.3 billion years. Water is present here on the surface, in the atmosphere and in rocks. But the history of water on Mars has been uncertain till now. The question of when, where and in what quantity water started to appear there for the first time has long been the center of research for scientists.

First evidence of water on Mars

Scientists have studied meteorites from Mars. Analyzing the mineral zircon present in these meteorites, it was found that water was present on Mars 4.45 billion years ago, when zircon crystals were formed. This discovery has recently been published in the journal Science Advances and is considered to be one of the oldest evidences till date.

Geological history of Mars

Mars was formed 4.5 billion years ago. Its geological history is divided into four major periods:

Amazonian period (three billion years ago to the present)

Hesperian period (three billion to 3.7 billion years ago)

Noachian period (3.7 billion to 4.1 billion years ago)

Pre-Noachian period (4.1 billion to 4.5 billion years ago)

Early period of water: Pre-Noachian period

Scientists believe that extensive water was present on Mars in the pre-Noachian period. During this time there was probably a global ocean on the surface of the planet.

Evidence of water: When and how was it found on Mars?

1970s: First evidence

In the 1970s, NASA's Mariner 9 mission took pictures of river valleys on the surface of Mars. These images were the first to indicate that water once flowed on Mars.

Later missions

Orbiter missions such as Mars Global Surveyor and Mars Express recorded the presence of hydrated clay minerals on the surface. These minerals cannot be formed without the presence of water.

River valleys and floodways

River valleys and hydrated clay minerals were found in areas of the Noachian period, indicating the presence of long-term water on the surface of Mars. During the Hesperian period also, large floodways were formed due to the release of groundwater to the surface.

New study: Water in meteorites

Recent studies have found ancient evidence of water in meteorites from Mars. This indicates that water was present on Mars soon after its formation.

Ocean and possibility of life on Mars

According to the study, there may have been a global ocean on Mars 4.45 billion years ago. The presence of this ocean indicates that there may have been a possibility of life flourishing there. Scientists believe that the planet had active magmatic hydrothermal systems in the early times, which could have made the chemical processes necessary for life possible along with water.

Future Discoveries and Human Presence

This new discovery provides a strong basis for future space missions to Mars. The presence of water not only strengthens the possibilities of life there, but it can also provide the necessary resources for the construction of human settlements.

These amazing results of the discovery of water on Mars have completely changed our understanding of the Red Planet. It is clear that the history of water on Mars may be even older than that of Earth.

Conclusion

Ancient evidence of water on Mars gives a new direction to the possibility of life. This discovery will not only help in understanding Mars of the past, but will also lay a solid foundation for space research and human missions in the future. The Red Planet now seems closer to our reach than ever before.