#Methane can also be generated by reactions between carbon dioxide and hydrogen (which can be produced by reaction of water and olivine-rich rocks). It could be produced by the oxidation of iron, similar to what occurs in terrestrial hot springs, or in active volcanoes. esa.int/About_Us/ESAC/Mars_Exp… | exploration.esa.int/web/mars/-… Potential sources of methane on #Mars 🔴 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_… The more important source of methane at depth is #abiotic en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methane#… Pictures : #NASA, #ESA
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