A new study reveals that Mars had sun-scorched beaches with waves breaking on ancient ocean shores. Data from China’s Zhurong rover indicates sandy beach deposits on Mars from 3.6 billion years ago, suggesting the existence of an ancient sea. This major discovery provides evidence of Mars’ dynamic, potentially habitable past, hinting at the possibility of microbial life.
New study uncovers 3.6-billion-year-old beaches and lost ocean
