Curiosity Encounters Mysterious Martian Holes on Mount Sharp
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NASA's Curiosity rover has found unusual, broad shallow pits in Valle Grande on Mount Sharp. Using MAHLI and Mastcam to build 3D models, scientists aim to understand their formation as the rover climbs through layered, sulfate-rich rocks—the ascent past 1,000 meters of elevation may help reveal how Mars' once-wet environment evolved.
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