The circular cavities on the surface of Mars, some of which up to 100 meters deepcould offer an innovative solution for future human colonies on the Red Planet. These holes, photographed by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter satellite NASAare being studied to understand whether they can become safe and habitable sites for our missions spatial.
How did these cavities form?
These depths may have formed due to recent volcanic or tectonic activities. The volcanic region of Arsia Monsnear the Martian equator, is home to many of these cavities that may be the result of the collapse Of caves or lava tubes.
On Earth, similar structures are often not related to underground tunnels, but rather to the collapse of the ground above empty spaces. However, on Mars, scientists hope that these cavities may actually be connected to caves or tunnelsthus offering shelter from the extreme Martian environmental conditions.
Future human bases on Mars will have to deal with extreme temperature changes and solar radiation. Caves and lava tubes could provide natural protection against these dangers. However, simple satellite images are not enough to to determine the actual usefulness of these cavity. They’re necessary more in-depth investigations with satellite radar or rover to confirm their suitability as colony sites.
The challenge of in-depth investigations
To demonstrate the usefulness of these cavities, it will be necessary to use advanced instruments that can penetrate the Martian soil and reveal the true nature of these formations. Only in this way will we be able to know whether these holes are actually connected to underground tunnels large enough to accommodate human bases.
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