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What will be the official conclusion of NASA researchers about the cause of the polygonal fractures found by Curiosity on Mars?
In September 2026, the Curiosity rover revealed an extensive field of polygonal fractures on… 20 opinions, 20% Cycles of freezing and thawing of water/ice
- Cycles of freezing and thawing of water/ice — 20%
- Desiccation of ancient mud or sediment — 20%
- Extreme temperature variations (thermal expansion/contraction) — 20%
- Martian tectonic activity — 20%
- Another cause or inconclusive — 20%
Deadline: March 7, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
In September 2026, the Curiosity rover revealed an extensive field of polygonal fractures on Mars. The origin of the structures is being investigated by comparing images and chemical analysis, with no conclusion announced so far.
Source: scienceblog.com
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Resolução com base na primeira publicação científica oficial da NASA ou JPL (nasa.gov/jpl.nasa.gov) ou artigo revisado por pares citado pela NASA que apresente conclusão sobre a origem das fraturas poligonais detectadas pelo Curiosity em 2026. Caso nenhuma publicação seja feita até 07/03/2027, o mercado resolve como 'Outra causa ou inconclusivo'.
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