Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Remains of ancient Mars lake seen in satellite photos

A satellite orbiting Mars has discovered evidence that a giant crater was once a water-filled lake, scientists announced on September 2.

The rare find was revealed by the presence of a delta, where flowing water has deposited sediment in a characteristic fan shape.

The 40-mile wide (65-kilometer) crater is bone dry today, but is another sign of Mars' wetter ancient past, scientists said .... http://www.tehrantimes.com