Could Organisms Exist On Mars Even After The Water Disappeared?

Many astronomers, those who work with S.E.T.I. and NASA have embarked on quests to find life in other parts of the universe.  A lot of those efforts were and are focused on Mars as well, and some bring up an interesting point in where to focus these efforts:

Life may have lived and thrived in the oceans and lakes that once covered Mars — but some scientists want to focus the search for life on Mars on the organisms that held on when the water dried up: The last life-forms to survive on the Red Planet.

The surface of Mars was once so abundant with liquid water that rivers, lakes, possibly an ocean, and maybe even hot springs decorated the planet’s surface. The water of ancient Mars may have even been clean enough for humans to drink.

This aquatic history is written in the rocks and dirt that dominate the Martian landscape today. Water can still be found sealed in ice, primarily at the poles, and very small amounts in the atmosphere and the soil. But any significant amount of liquid water on the Red Planet is a thing of the past.

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2 Comments

  1. Drake Donley said:

    Well, the water hasn’t dis-appeared. Its under the surface, then once it reaches the surface it either vaporizes if its warm enough OR itll freeze in the form of dry ice. If rumors serve true. We have 4-5 atmospheric converters on mars. Self sufficient machines that not only run off CO2, but converts the CO2 Into O2. if not then it vaporizes into breathable air. Either way, it creates a dense atmosphere making life possible. Perfect for plants. *NASA JPL statistics.*

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