Marsquake to find out if red planet had life!
Q. Marsquake is:- Published on 22 Sep 16a. Rocks formed by grinding other rocks during earthquakes rich in hydrogen
b. Earthquake in Mars
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Both of the above
Rocks formed by grinding together of rocks during earthquakes are rich in trapped hydrogen.
- Scientists are now saying Marsquake may produce enough hydrogen to support life
- Scientists from Yale studied rock formations in Outer Hebrides off Scotland
- Research found enough hydrogen is produced to support the growth of micro-organisms during active fails
- Animals and humans may get their energy from oxygen and sugar but bacteria can be generated through reactions involving hydrogen gas
- Marsquakes could produce enough hydrogen to support populations of microbes for short time periods
- This is just one part of the emerging picture of habitability of the Martian surface
- Best way to find evidence of life on Mars is to examine rocks and minerals formed underground along faults and fractures brought to the surface by erosion, scientists say
- NASA will measure Marsquakes in its latest science initiative
