Scientists just dropped cosmic tea ☕: Mars could be hiding enough water to fill a global ocean beneath its dusty surface! 🌍➡️🪐 Using seismic data from NASA’s retired InSight lander (RIP, legend 🛰️), researchers found water trapped in underground rocks 11.5-20 km deep. Could this rewrite Martian history?
From Lakes to Cracks: Where Did Mars’ Water Go?
Over 3 billion years ago, Mars had rivers and lakes – basically prime real estate for alien kayaking 🚣♂️. But as its atmosphere vanished, surface water likely fled underground, says lead study author Dr. Vashan Wright. “Understanding Mars’ water cycle helps us decode its climate evolution,” he told PNAS journal.
Why This Matters for Future Explorers
This discovery isn’t just cool science – it’s 🔑 for future missions. If we ever colonize Mars (Elon, we see you 👀), underground H2O could be a game-changer! Plus: more clues about whether life ever existed there. 🦠🔍
