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Plate tectonics on Mars?
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Available for logged-in reporters only | Description Plate tectonics on Mars? Scientists have discovered magnetic stripes on the surface of Mars similar to fields in the sea floors of Earth. These surprising magnetic features may be a result of ancient crustal spreading. The discovery is likely to revolutionize current thinking of the red planet's evolution.
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NASA Space Science News for April 29, 1999 Plate tectonics on Mars? Scientists have discovered magnetic stripes on the surface of Mars similar to fields in the sea floors of Earth. These surprising magnetic features may be a result of ancient crustal spreading. The discovery is likely to revolutionize current thinking of the red planet's evolution. FULL STORY and GRAPHICS
at:http://science.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/ast29apr99_1.htm### Linda Porter
NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville AL 35812
(256)544-7588
(256)544-7128 (fax)
linda.porter@msfc.nasa.gov
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