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	They estimate that there is enough liquid water under the surface to produce water across the surface that would be more than half a mile deep. However, it would be hard to get to as it is 10-20km deep. The team of researchers used measurements from more than 1,319 quakes to come to their conclusions.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxl849j77ko</ref>		They estimate that there is enough liquid water under the surface to produce water across the surface that would be more than half a mile deep. However, it would be hard to get to as it is 10-20km deep. The team of researchers used measurements from more than 1,319 quakes to come to their conclusions.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxl849j77ko</ref>

			Using data from the InSight lander that recorded marsquakes, scientists have discovered what may be left over bodies that collided to form the planet. The same happened to the Earth, but our plate tectonics has destroyed the evidence. When all these collisions occurred on Mars an ocean of magma was created, and these leftover asteroids just settled in–not breaking up. The remains of these bodies are present in the form of lumps that are as large as 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) across. They are scattered throughout the Martian mantle.
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			Waves from eight particularly clear marsquakes, noting interference patterns consistent with a mantle riddled with large fragments of different materials. Two of the quakes were triggered by two recent meteorite impacts that left 150-metre-wide craters in Mars's surface.<ref>https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/nasa-insight-lander-data-reveals-chunky-mars-interior?utm_term=CABA215D-3D47-4C9A-92FE-9ECF8D4C7909&lrh=e62336263a3610a07ef7c8af2080c758f2ecd0661aab1a8e6234cf31f0d0fdff&utm_campaign=58E4DE65-C57F-4CD3-9A5A-609994E2C5A9&utm_medium=email&utm_content=36867927-A4FC-4275-B7B1-9E7A9F0A1791&utm_source=SmartBrief</ref><ref>Constantinos Charalambous, W. Thomas Pike, Doyeon Kim, Henri Samuel, Benjamin Fernando, Carys Bill, Philippe Lognonné, W. Bruce Banerdt. Seismic evidence for a highly heterogeneous martian mantle. Science, 2025; 389 (6763): 899 DOI: 10.1126/science.adk4292</ref>

			The strongest marsquake detected by NASA's InSight lander was a magnitude 4.7 event on May 4, 2022, named S1222a. This quake was the strongest and longest ever recorded on another planet, with vibrations lasting for six hours. Scientists concluded the event was likely tectonic in origin, caused by the release of billion-year-old stress within Mars' crust, rather than a meteorite impact.<ref> Fernando, B., et al. 2023. A Tectonic Origin for the Largest Marsquake Observed by InSight. Geophysical Research Letters.
			Geophysicahttps://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/19448007/2023/50/20l research letters.</ref>

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	The solar panels had too much dust on them to function<ref>https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-retires-insight-mars-lander-mission-after-years-of-science?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nasajpl&utm_content=daily20221221-3</ref>		The solar panels had too much dust on them to function<ref>https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-retires-insight-mars-lander-mission-after-years-of-science?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nasajpl&utm_content=daily20221221-3</ref>

			Based on data from InSight, scientists used models to determine that a large lake of liquid water exists deep underground. The water would be in fractures in igneous rocks.<ref>https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2409983121</ref> <ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cPSA9_PrMg</ref> <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOTxzi_CqFU</ref>
			They estimate that there is enough liquid water under the surface to produce water across the surface that would be more than half a mile deep. However, it would be hard to get to as it is 10-20km deep. The team of researchers used measurements from more than 1,319 quakes to come to their conclusions.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxl849j77ko</ref>

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	On December 21, 2022, NASA declared the mission finished when they were unable to contact the lander after two consecutive attempts.		On December 21, 2022, NASA declared the mission finished when they were unable to contact the lander after two consecutive attempts.
	The solar panels had too much dust on them to function<ref>https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-retires-insight-mars-lander-mission-after-years-of-science?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nasajpl&utm_content=daily20221221-3</ref>		The solar panels had too much dust on them to function<ref>https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-retires-insight-mars-lander-mission-after-years-of-science?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nasajpl&utm_content=daily20221221-3</ref>



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	See the [[Interior of Mars]] for more information of Mars' structure.		See the [[Interior of Mars]] for more information of Mars' structure.
	NASA declared an end to the mission on December 21, 2022. During the about 4 years of ~~gathe~~[[Cerberus Fossae]] region.		NASA declared an end to the mission on December 21, 2022. During the about 4 years of gathering data, InSight observed over 1000 quakes with 8 coming from impacts. Most of the quakes originated in the [[Cerberus Fossae]] region.

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	See the [[Interior of Mars]] for more information of Mars' structure.		See the [[Interior of Mars]] for more information of Mars' structure.
	NASA declared an end to the mission on December 21, 2022. During the about 4 years of ~~gathering data, InSight observed over 1000 quakes with 8 coming from impacts. Most of the quakes originated in the~~ [Cerberus Fossae] region.		NASA declared an end to the mission on December 21, 2022. During the about 4 years of gathe[[Cerberus Fossae]] region.

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	See the [[Interior of Mars]] for more information of Mars' structure.		See the [[Interior of Mars]] for more information of Mars' structure.
			NASA declared an end to the mission on December 21, 2022. During the about 4 years of gathering data, InSight observed over 1000 quakes with 8 coming from impacts. Most of the quakes originated in the [Cerberus Fossae] region.

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	InSight found that nearly all the Marsquakes originated near Cerberus Fossae. Researchers have discovered that there is a large plume under the area. It is almost the area of the continental United States. The plume is warmer than its surroundings by 95 to 285 degrees Celsius (171 to 513 degrees Fahrenheit). The uplift caused by this plume stretched the crust, cracking it to form Cerberus Fossae. Plumes like this are like the plume under Hawaii.		InSight found that nearly all the Marsquakes originated near Cerberus Fossae. Researchers have discovered that there is a large plume under the area. It is almost the area of the continental United States. The plume is warmer than its surroundings by 95 to 285 degrees Celsius (171 to 513 degrees Fahrenheit). The uplift caused by this plume stretched the crust, cracking it to form Cerberus Fossae. Plumes like this are like the plume under Hawaii.

	In all, InSight detected 8 impact events. However, none were found in the first Martian year. Four of the events resulted in clusters of craters. All 8 events were in the northern equatorial to mid-latitudes of the planet.<ref>		In all, InSight detected 8 impact events. However, none were found in the first Martian year. Four of the events resulted in clusters of craters. All 8 events were in the northern equatorial to mid-latitudes of the planet.<ref>Ingrid J., et al. 2023. MARTIAN SEISMIC EVENTS CONFIRMED AS IMPACTS TO DATE. 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2023 (LPI Contrib. No. 2806). 2616.pdf.</ref>

	Besides being the focus of Marsquakes, other forms of evidence for the plume are (1) a rise of a mile above the surroundings, (2) crater floors tilted away from the rise, and (3) slight variations in the gravity field showing that the uplift is supported from deep within the planet.		Besides being the focus of Marsquakes, other forms of evidence for the plume are (1) a rise of a mile above the surroundings, (2) crater floors tilted away from the rise, and (3) slight variations in the gravity field showing that the uplift is supported from deep within the planet.
	Cerberus Fossae is in Elysium Planitia, a site of the youngest known volcanic eruption on Mars. That eruption produced a small explosion of volcanic ash around 53,000 years ago--a short time in geology.		Cerberus Fossae is in Elysium Planitia, a site of the youngest known volcanic eruption on Mars. That eruption produced a small explosion of volcanic ash around 53,000 years ago--a short time in geology.
	The discovery of a plume increases the chance of life. Heat from the plume could melt ground ice; consequently, allowing chemical reactions that could sustain life.<ref>A. Broquet, J. C. Andrews-Hanna. Geophysical evidence for an active mantle plume underneath Elysium Planitia on Mars. Nature Astronomy, 2022; DOI: 10.1038/s41550-022-01836-3</ref> <ref>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221205121545.htm</ref> <ref>https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-022-01836-3~~</ref>Ingrid J., et al. 2023. MARTIAN SEISMIC EVENTS CONFIRMED AS IMPACTS TO DATE. 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2023 (LPI Contrib. No. 2806). 2616.pdf.~~</ref>		The discovery of a plume increases the chance of life. Heat from the plume could melt ground ice; consequently, allowing chemical reactions that could sustain life.<ref>A. Broquet, J. C. Andrews-Hanna. Geophysical evidence for an active mantle plume underneath Elysium Planitia on Mars. Nature Astronomy, 2022; DOI: 10.1038/s41550-022-01836-3</ref> <ref>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221205121545.htm</ref> <ref>https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-022-01836-3</ref>

	On December 21, 2022, NASA declared the mission finished when they were unable to contact the lander after two consecutive attempts.		On December 21, 2022, NASA declared the mission finished when they were unable to contact the lander after two consecutive attempts.

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	InSight found that nearly all the Marsquakes originated near Cerberus Fossae. Researchers have discovered that there is a large plume under the area. It is almost the area of the continental United States. The plume is warmer than its surroundings by 95 to 285 degrees Celsius (171 to 513 degrees Fahrenheit). The uplift caused by this plume stretched the crust, cracking it to form Cerberus Fossae. Plumes like this are like the plume under Hawaii.		InSight found that nearly all the Marsquakes originated near Cerberus Fossae. Researchers have discovered that there is a large plume under the area. It is almost the area of the continental United States. The plume is warmer than its surroundings by 95 to 285 degrees Celsius (171 to 513 degrees Fahrenheit). The uplift caused by this plume stretched the crust, cracking it to form Cerberus Fossae. Plumes like this are like the plume under Hawaii.

			In all, InSight detected 8 impact events. However, none were found in the first Martian year. Four of the events resulted in clusters of craters. All 8 events were in the northern equatorial to mid-latitudes of the planet.<ref>

	Besides being the focus of Marsquakes, other forms of evidence for the plume are (1) a rise of a mile above the surroundings, (2) crater floors tilted away from the rise, and (3) slight variations in the gravity field showing that the uplift is supported from deep within the planet.		Besides being the focus of Marsquakes, other forms of evidence for the plume are (1) a rise of a mile above the surroundings, (2) crater floors tilted away from the rise, and (3) slight variations in the gravity field showing that the uplift is supported from deep within the planet.
	Cerberus Fossae is in Elysium Planitia, a site of the youngest known volcanic eruption on Mars. That eruption produced a small explosion of volcanic ash around 53,000 years ago--a short time in geology.		Cerberus Fossae is in Elysium Planitia, a site of the youngest known volcanic eruption on Mars. That eruption produced a small explosion of volcanic ash around 53,000 years ago--a short time in geology.
	The discovery of a plume increases the chance of life. Heat from the plume could melt ground ice; consequently, allowing chemical reactions that could sustain life.<ref>A. Broquet, J. C. Andrews-Hanna. Geophysical evidence for an active mantle plume underneath Elysium Planitia on Mars. Nature Astronomy, 2022; DOI: 10.1038/s41550-022-01836-3</ref> <ref>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221205121545.htm</ref> <ref>https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-022-01836-3</ref>		The discovery of a plume increases the chance of life. Heat from the plume could melt ground ice; consequently, allowing chemical reactions that could sustain life.<ref>A. Broquet, J. C. Andrews-Hanna. Geophysical evidence for an active mantle plume underneath Elysium Planitia on Mars. Nature Astronomy, 2022; DOI: 10.1038/s41550-022-01836-3</ref> <ref>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221205121545.htm</ref> <ref>https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-022-01836-3</ref>Ingrid J., et al. 2023. MARTIAN SEISMIC EVENTS CONFIRMED AS IMPACTS TO DATE. 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2023 (LPI Contrib. No. 2806). 2616.pdf.</ref>

	On December 21, 2022, NASA declared the mission finished when they were unable to contact the lander after two consecutive attempts.		On December 21, 2022, NASA declared the mission finished when they were unable to contact the lander after two consecutive attempts.

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	On December 21, 2022, NASA declared the mission finished when they were unable to contact the lander after two consecutive attempts.		On December 21, 2022, NASA declared the mission finished when they were unable to contact the lander after two consecutive attempts.
	The solar panels had too much dust on them to function<ref>https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-retires-insight-mars-lander-mission-after-years-of-science?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nasajpl&utm_content=daily20221221-3</ref> ~~leading them to conclude the spacecraft’s solar-powered batteries have run out of energy – a state engineers refer to as “dead bus.”~~		The solar panels had too much dust on them to function<ref>https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-retires-insight-mars-lander-mission-after-years-of-science?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nasajpl&utm_content=daily20221221-3</ref>

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	Cerberus Fossae is in Elysium Planitia, a site of the youngest known volcanic eruption on Mars. That eruption produced a small explosion of volcanic ash around 53,000 years ago--a short time in geology.		Cerberus Fossae is in Elysium Planitia, a site of the youngest known volcanic eruption on Mars. That eruption produced a small explosion of volcanic ash around 53,000 years ago--a short time in geology.
	The discovery of a plume increases the chance of life. Heat from the plume could melt ground ice; consequently, allowing chemical reactions that could sustain life.<ref>A. Broquet, J. C. Andrews-Hanna. Geophysical evidence for an active mantle plume underneath Elysium Planitia on Mars. Nature Astronomy, 2022; DOI: 10.1038/s41550-022-01836-3</ref> <ref>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221205121545.htm</ref> <ref>https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-022-01836-3</ref>		The discovery of a plume increases the chance of life. Heat from the plume could melt ground ice; consequently, allowing chemical reactions that could sustain life.<ref>A. Broquet, J. C. Andrews-Hanna. Geophysical evidence for an active mantle plume underneath Elysium Planitia on Mars. Nature Astronomy, 2022; DOI: 10.1038/s41550-022-01836-3</ref> <ref>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221205121545.htm</ref> <ref>https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-022-01836-3</ref>

			On December 21, 2022, NASA declared the mission finished when they were unable to contact the lander after two consecutive attempts.
			The solar panels had too much dust on them to function<ref>https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-retires-insight-mars-lander-mission-after-years-of-science?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nasajpl&utm_content=daily20221221-3</ref> leading them to conclude the spacecraft’s solar-powered batteries have run out of energy – a state engineers refer to as “dead bus.”

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