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Nehkara · 03-20-2007, 01:18 PM

• Satellite finds huge ice deposits on Mars' south pole
• Ice 2.3 miles thick in some areas
• Appears to be frozen water covered by layer of frozen CO2
• If melted, ice would cover planet with 36 feet of water

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/space/0...eut/index.html

This is a significant discovery. Any future colony would need a good-sized source of water. Also, in the far-off future, it would probably be good for any terraforming effort if there was already a good amount of water.

03-20-2007, 01:18 PM	#1
Nehkara Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Exp:	Huge Water Ice Deposits Cover South Pole Of Mars • Satellite finds huge ice deposits on Mars' south pole • Ice 2.3 miles thick in some areas • Appears to be frozen water covered by layer of frozen CO2 • If melted, ice would cover planet with 36 feet of water http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/space/0...eut/index.html This is a significant discovery. Any future colony would need a good-sized source of water. Also, in the far-off future, it would probably be good for any terraforming effort if there was already a good amount of water. __________________ Huge thanks to Dion for the signature!