Very Recent Water Flow at Meridiani!

Upper right.
http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/galle...P0183R0M1.HTML



Opportunity is approaching Erebes 'crater', it should be exciting.
But Lake Victoria, if it makes it, should be highlight of the mission.
http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/galle...rse-A591R1.jpg



And a couple of links posted recently in sci.geo.geology


Journal of Geophysical Research, Volume 110, Issue E5,

"Formation of Martian gullies by the action of liquid water flowing
under current Martian environmental conditions"
http://adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/bi...GRE..11005004H



Ice Packs and Methane on Mars Suggest Present Life Possible
European Team Says
http://www.space.com/scienceastronom..._mars_ice.html



Water Flowed Recently on Mars, NASA Scientists Say
http://www.space.com/scienceastronom...s_gullies.html



Martian dunes hide water secret.

Scientists have found evidence that large amounts of
water-ice hide within massive sand dunes on Mars. "If you're looking
for a source of water for any future landers," said Dr Bourke, "I am
advocating that you march up to your nearest sand dune."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4217528.stm



Mars Gullies Likely Formed By Underground Aquifers
http://www.space.com/scienceastronom...er_041112.html





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