Strange Spots on Mars: Space.com

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The discussion centers on unusual geological features observed on Mars, specifically a photo referred to as the "Fortune Cookie" image. Participants express intrigue over the formations, with some suggesting they resemble 3-D Pac-Men rather than traditional geological features like dunes. There is speculation about the origins of these shapes, with theories proposing they could be sculpted by wind and harder materials akin to sandstone. The conversation emphasizes a scientific approach to understanding Martian geology, aligning with NASA's findings. Overall, the strange formations fuel ongoing interest and debate about Mars' geological history.
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"There is no place like Mars for fueling speculation about geologic features that must have been created by intelligent beings. Now scientists bring us the Fortune Cookie photo."

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Seems pretty interesting...

do you have any ideas?
 
Originally posted by Sourire
Seems pretty interesting...

do you have any ideas?

I go with whatever NASA says. I consider this an issue of Martian geology...just good old fashioned science.:smile:

But what a strange looking photo eh?
 
These are not fortune cookies,
they are 3-D Pac-Men. So many of
them seem to be objects separate
from the ground that are sitting
on the ground.

They can't be "dunes". They could
be sculpted by wind and abrasive
particles from something harder
than loose sand: the martian equi-
valent of sandstone.
 

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