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Mars valleys traced back to precipitation (red neighbor geology) - C C - Jul 2, 2018 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180628151711.htm SUMMARY: The valley networks of Mars bear a strong resemblance to those found in arid landscapes on Earth. Researchers have been able to demonstrate this using the branching angles of river valley confluences. Based on these observations, they infer that Mars once had a primeval climate in which sporadic heavy precipitation eroded valleys... MORE: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180628151711.htm