Sahara Pink Rock Is a 4.1-Billion-Year-Old Martian Meteorite
A rock found in the Sahara Desert, called Teghaza 001, has been identified as a meteorite from Mars. Scientists say it formed more than 4.1 billion years ago and went through volcanic activity. Analysis of tiny zircon crystals offers clues about ancient Mars. The find adds to what scientists know about the geology of the Red Planet.
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Meteorites are rocks from space that land on Earth, and many Martian ones are found in deserts like the Sahara, where they are easier to spot. Studying them helps scientists learn about Mars without sending a probe there.
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