Early Mars

Teghaza 001: 4.1-Billion-Year-Old Martian Meteorite Reveals a Wetter, Earth-Like Early Mars

A 4.1-billion-year-old Martian meteorite, Teghaza 001, provides unprecedented evidence of an early, wetter, Earth-like environment on the Red Planet. This ancient igneous rock offers a rare glimpse into Mars' earliest crust and its potential for a dynamic water cycle.