Scientists have discovered water reservoirs inside Mar’s crust. Furthermore, there is ample evidence to suggest the presence of ample water to fill an entire ocean.
Notified by the Istambul’s National Academy of Science, findings reveal water’s presence in the pores and cracks of the planet. Meanwhile, discovery suggests the presence of water 7 to 12 miles beneath the Martian surface. Meanwhile, data was collected by NASA’s InSight lander and sent to Mars between 2018, to 2022.
Adding to the embellishment of the discovery, scientists hope for life on the deserted planet, specifically in its aqua environment. Water is the basic element of life, more important than the whim of the sun. Water has a high density, it has more gases trapped inside.
Reiterating the significance of the discovery, the lead author Vashan Wright, a geophysicist at the University of California states, “Understanding the Martian water cycle is critical for understanding the evolution of the climate, surface, and interior. A useful starting point is to identify where water is and how much is there.”
In addition, a co-author from the University of California, Michael Manga stated, “Establishing that there is a big reservoir of liquid water provides some window into what the climate was like or could be like.” Manga also added, “And water is necessary for life as we know it. I don’t see why (the underground reservoir) is not a habitable environment,”
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However, all is not that good. Drilling holes on Earth for water reservoirs is challenging. Moreover, drilling holes in the Martian surface may require a heavy amount of resources.
Though extracting water on the Martian surface stands a unique challenge. However, it is undeniable that the discovery has opened a new avenue of hope for astronomers of life on the deserted planet.
