Scientists Find Evidence of Ancient Tropical Oasis on Mars
Perseverance found aluminum-rich kaolinite clay on Mars, implying prolonged, rain-driven tropical conditions with sustained surface water for millions of years.
NASA's Perseverance Rover finds evidence of tropical rainfall on Mars
Bleached kaolinite clay fragments at Jezero Crater indicate Mars experienced long-term tropical, warm, rainy conditions capable of supporting habitable oases.
