Date: 10/23/2025 (Thursday)
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: 3853 Slichter Hall
Presented By: Briony Horgan* – TBA
Abstract:
Water has profoundly shaped the surface and subsurface of Mars, influencing its climate and habitability throughout geologic history. This talk examines new orbital and rover data that constrain the mineralogy, morphology, and distribution of hydrated materials on Mars. By linking surface features to past aqueous environments, we gain insight into how the planet’s climate evolved and how long liquid water persisted. The findings have important implications for understanding the potential for past life and future exploration targets on Mars.