Difference between revisions of "Caves"
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[[Image:188159main_PSP_004847_1745.crop-516.jpg|thumb|right|200px|cave with sunlit wall]] | [[Image:188159main_PSP_004847_1745.crop-516.jpg|thumb|right|200px|cave with sunlit wall]] | ||
| − | Natural '''Caves''' have been found near the [[volcano]] ''[[Arsia Mons]]'' on [[Mars]]. | + | Natural '''Caves''' have been found near the [[volcano]] ''[[Arsia Mons]]'' on [[Mars]]. They are part of larger features called [[Lava tube|Lava Tubes]]. |
| − | The caves are a possible location to establish a human [[settlement]]. They could be re-constructed to become | + | The caves are a possible location to establish a human [[settlement]]. They could be re-constructed to become large [[habitat]]s. The caves would provide shelter and plenty of space for [[house|housing]]. They could, perhaps, also be a source for [[water]] and rare [[minerals]]. |
[[Nadine Barlow]] said: "Caves on Mars could be good places for long-term ice accumulation and that would make them ideal locations to look for life on Mars as well as valuable reservoirs for water to support future human exploration of the planet." | [[Nadine Barlow]] said: "Caves on Mars could be good places for long-term ice accumulation and that would make them ideal locations to look for life on Mars as well as valuable reservoirs for water to support future human exploration of the planet." | ||
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| + | The caves | ||
==Open Issue== | ==Open Issue== | ||
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*Is there a danger to occupy volcanic caves for human settlements due to possible volcanic activity? | *Is there a danger to occupy volcanic caves for human settlements due to possible volcanic activity? | ||
*Nobody knows the actual geometry of the Martian caves and whether they are usable or not. An [[needed explorations#Caves|exploration]] is necessary to find it out before the start of detailed planning. | *Nobody knows the actual geometry of the Martian caves and whether they are usable or not. An [[needed explorations#Caves|exploration]] is necessary to find it out before the start of detailed planning. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[[Lava tube]] | *[[Lava tube]] | ||
*[[Volcanic cave settlement]] | *[[Volcanic cave settlement]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070402153116.htm ScienceDaily: Are These Caves On Mars?] | *[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070402153116.htm ScienceDaily: Are These Caves On Mars?] | ||
*[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/070921163609.htm ScienceDaily: NASA Orbiter Finds Possible Cave Skylights On Mars] | *[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/070921163609.htm ScienceDaily: NASA Orbiter Finds Possible Cave Skylights On Mars] | ||
*[http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/21sep_caves.htm NASA: Cave Skylights Spotted on Mars] | *[http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/21sep_caves.htm NASA: Cave Skylights Spotted on Mars] | ||
*[[Lunarp:Lava Tubes|Lunarpedia:Lava Tubes]] | *[[Lunarp:Lava Tubes|Lunarpedia:Lava Tubes]] | ||
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[[Category:Housing and Infrastructure Concepts]] | [[Category:Housing and Infrastructure Concepts]] | ||
Revision as of 07:23, 9 May 2019
Natural Caves have been found near the volcano Arsia Mons on Mars. They are part of larger features called Lava Tubes.
The caves are a possible location to establish a human settlement. They could be re-constructed to become large habitats. The caves would provide shelter and plenty of space for housing. They could, perhaps, also be a source for water and rare minerals.
Nadine Barlow said: "Caves on Mars could be good places for long-term ice accumulation and that would make them ideal locations to look for life on Mars as well as valuable reservoirs for water to support future human exploration of the planet."
The caves
Open Issue
- Is there a danger to occupy volcanic caves for human settlements due to possible volcanic activity?
- Nobody knows the actual geometry of the Martian caves and whether they are usable or not. An exploration is necessary to find it out before the start of detailed planning.
