There are glaciers on Mars, but they are obscured by layers of rock, making them difficult to study.A University of Arizona researcher is looking to provide new methods of uncovering the rock glaciers’ secrets.These ancient glacial masses can be a mile deep and appear in mid-latitudes, not just the planet’s poles. The rock layer acts as an insulator, allowing the ice to remain
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University of Arizona researchers developed a new method for analyzing rock glaciers, which are made up of a mix of ice, sand and rocks. The method could help scientists better understand these "hidden giants" on Earth and Mars.
Rock-covered glaciers in Wyoming are helping scientists understand the glaciers on Mars.University of Arizona researcher Tyler Meng and his team want to…