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Originally posted by wolram
hi ivan
im sure eveyone knows what the surface of Mars consists of
but i do not, are there the materials for life?
is it only atmosphere and free water lacking?
Originally posted by wolram
can you give any hope of colonizing Mars in the near future?
The lumpy landforms on Mars are known as "yardangs" and are long, narrow ridges that have been sculpted by winds and erosion. They are typically found in areas with strong winds and loose surface material.
These lumpy landforms were formed through a process known as "deflation," where strong winds erode away the softer surface material, leaving behind the harder, more resistant material in the form of ridges.
While yardangs are commonly found on Mars, they can also be found on other planets and moons with similar conditions, such as Earth, Venus, and Titan. However, the specific features and formations of yardangs may vary depending on the specific environment and geological processes of each celestial body.
Studying these lumpy landforms on Mars can provide valuable insights into the planet's past climate and geological history. They can also help scientists better understand the processes of erosion and wind on Mars and other celestial bodies.
Yes, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and the European Space Agency's Mars Express have both captured images and data of these lumpy landforms on Mars. The upcoming Mars 2020 mission also includes the Perseverance rover, which will study the planet's geology and search for evidence of past microbial life.