Mysterious Martian Mounds: Clues Suggest Ancient Water Erosion! Debate Continues Over Origins of Red Planet’s Unique Features.
Experts: Mars mounds show signs of past life! Scientists intrigued by areas near Oxia Planum and Mawrth Vallis. Mounds span 310 miles between the two areas. Researchers study mounds structure before sending rover. Mawrth Vallis and Oxia Planum considered for rover landing. Oxia Planum chosen for safer landing site, says ESA. Small mounds with similar composition accessible to rover. Excitement about exploring Martian plains. Rover to reveal insights about past environments. Light and dark deposits suggest water presence in Mawrth Vallis. Expert praises study on formation of mounds. Mawrth Vallis stands out as unique, ideal for future exploration. For latest news and updates, visit CNN.com to sign up for news alerts and newsletters.