Exploring Martian Geology for Signs for the Potential for Life

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• Benjamin Tutolo - University of Calgary
• Monday 13 November 2023, 18:00-19:00
• Harker 1, Department of Earth Sciences, Downing Street.

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Habitability is a prerequisite for life. It implies that planetary processes must bring together the appropriate ingredients, energy sources, and environmental conditions in order to originate and subsequently sustain life. At this unprecedented time in the field of astrobiology, with an astounding array of rovers, orbiters, satellites, and telescopes exploring worlds beyond Earth, we know more about the nature and evolution of planetary habitability than at any time in human history. In this presentation, I will leverage my experience as part of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover team and investigations of analogous environments on Earth to discuss how the Martian surface evolved from a warmer, wetter, habitable environment to the cold, dry conditions we see on the planet today.

This talk is part of the Sedgwick Club talks series.

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