Researchers have found that liquid water is likely deep beneath Mars' surface, with reservoirs possibly located more than 7 miles underground. This discovery suggests that the Martian subsurface may hold the ingredients necessary for life, similar to microbial life deep within Earth's crust. The study highlights that the volume of water beneath Mars could exceed that of hypothesized ancient Martian oceans. While direct study of this deep water is impossible, the findings have significant implications for understanding Mars' water cycle, potential for life, and future missions.
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00:03Researchers have found that liquid water is likely present deep beneath Mars' surface,
00:07with reservoirs possibly located more than 7 miles underground.
00:11This discovery suggests that the Martian subsurface may hold the ingredients necessary for life
00:16similar to microbial life found deep within Earth's crust.
00:20The study highlights that the volume of water beneath Mars could exceed that of hypothesized
00:24ancient Martian oceans.
00:26While a direct study of this deep water is impossible, the findings have significant
00:30implications for understanding Mars' water cycle, potential for life, and future missions.
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