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Curiosity spots vast honeycomb fracture field on Mars
Key Takeaways
- Curiosity found a broad field of honeycomb-like polygonal fractures in Valle Grande.
- The patterns extend across the valley floor and up a nearby butte called Miraflores.
- Scientists are testing whether drying mud, thermal cycling, compression, or multiple processes created the formation.
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