Talking about the planets in the solar system do have different characteristics. Included in this is the planet Mars, which has a variety of unique features, thus distinguishing it from other types of planets. In general, Mars is a rocky planet with a thin atmosphere.
If you look closely, you will find craters, valleys, volcanoes, deserts and ice caps on this red planet. Even so, it seems almost very difficult to find water content on the planet Mars. Researchers believe that the remaining water content is only about 10 percent of the total water before. The reduction in water content on the planet Mars is believed to occur for the following reasons.
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1. Streams of water are believed to be trapped in ancient rocks
You may find water on Earth easily in rivers, lakes or seas. However, different things will happen if you try to find water content on Mars. The reason is because the craters and former streams in Mas have dried up.
Reported The Planetary Society, the water content on Mars has a fairly high mineral content and is still available in several places, such as for example the ancient rocks on the planet. Researchers argue that this water content has even existed since millions of years ago, that is, since the Martian area was still filled with water.
2. Mars’ low gravity makes hydrogen content fly freely
planet Mars illustration (unsplash.com/@daniele71043)The existence of water on the planet Mars is believed by many people to make this planet similar to Earth. However, with the various natural phenomena that Mars has faced, its water content has shrunk to dry as it is today.
Reported Science, Mars has lost a lot of its hydrogen content due to its low gravitational mass. Even the gravitational mass of Mars is only 40 percent of the gravitational mass that is on Earth. This makes the very light hydrogen content carried into space, making it difficult for it to fall back to the planet’s surface.
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3. Seasonal changes are getting more extreme
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planet Mars illustration (unsplash.com/@nasa)Mars is famous for its reddish color, so it is difficult for many people to believe that it is a planet that is suitable for life. Especially with the current condition of the planet which is difficult to support the existence of life for living things.
Reported NPR, Recent studies have revealed that Mars has experienced quite a dramatic climate shift in recent times. This causes the planet is no longer fit for habitation. Even though around 3.8 billion years ago, Mars is believed to be a better planet and not as dry as it is today.
4. Thin atmosphere
illustration of the planet Mars (unsplash.com/@yuli_superperson)Another reason that makes Mars uninhabitable is because of its atmosphere. The existence of the atmosphere is important for the planet to support life. The atmosphere seems to be a protector from the dangers of exposure to ultraviolet rays or other foreign celestial bodies that come crashing down.
Reported ESA Science & Technology, The atmosphere on Mars is very thin, even a thousand times thinner than Earth’s atmosphere. This is what then makes Mars’ water content absorbed and difficult to survive.
5. The temperature is too dry and cold
illustration of the planet Mars (unsplash.com/@yuli_superperson)The appearance of Mars does look like a dry red planet. However, this planet actually has a cold temperature. The average temperature on Mars can reach minus 60 degrees Celsius, it can even reach minus 125 degrees Celsius in winter. Meanwhile, the summer heat on Mars is around 20 degrees Celsius and can fall again at night around 76 degrees Celsius.
Reported Down to Earth, Dramatic climate change on Mars has made this once warm and wet planet turn cold and dry, due to its carbon dioxide (CO2) content. This is what then makes it difficult for the water content on this planet to last long.
It turns out that there are reasons for this planet to lose its water content. This is what then makes the planet Mars seem unfit for habitation. Do you think there is still water content left?
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