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AI Uncovers Mars' Seismic Highway Through Meteor Impacts

2/5/2025

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Astronomers have made a groundbreaking connection between meteor impacts and marsquakes, utilizing AI to uncover that seismic waves penetrate deeper than we imagined. The discovery of a new 71-foot crater aligns with seismic activity recorded by NASA's InSight lander, hinting at a "seismic highway" within Mars' mantle and reshaping our understanding of the planet's inner workings.

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Astronomers have made a groundbreaking connection between meteor impacts and marsquakes, utilizing AI to uncover that seismic waves penetrate deeper than we imagined. The discovery of a new 71-foot crater aligns with seismic activity recorded by NASA's InSight lander, hinting at a "seismic highway" within Mars' mantle and reshaping our understanding of the planet's inner workings.