Scientists Identify 4.1-Billion-Year-Old Martian Meteorite from Sahara Desert
Scientists have identified a Martian meteorite named Teghaza 001, found in Mali's Sahara Desert in 2022, as over 4.1 billion years old, making it one of the oldest known from Mars. The coarse-grained rock formed in Mars' crust from magma and shows evidence of interaction with liquid water, offering insights into the planet's early environment. Researchers suggest this meteorite helps understand Mars' crust formation and supports the idea that early Mars was warmer and wetter, potentially suitable for microbial life.
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