This dissertation explores the recent history of non-polar ice-rich paleodeposits on Mars, primarily through the analysis of pedestal craters. Pedestal craters are defined by having …
The nature of the early Mars climate is currently debated. Geologic evidence from valley networks and crater basin paleolakes suggests that early Mars (the Noachian …
The next few decades are expected to host a reinvigoration of planetary exploration by humans. The most likely targets for near-term human exploration include the …
Valley networks, many connecting voluminous paleolakes, dissect the martian highlands, but ceased activity ~3.7 billion years ago. The nature of the climate that allowed so …