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To: Daffynition

The atmospheric pressure on Mars is about 1/1000 that of Earth. Any liquid on the surface would evaporate almost instantly.

16 posted on 08/04/2011 1:24:40 PM PDT by Signalman

To: Signalman

remember that is a very salty brine, not pure water. The phase diagram of temp/pressure is shifted.

18 posted on 08/04/2011 1:38:41 PM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)

To: Signalman

“The atmospheric pressure on Mars is about 1/1000 that of Earth. Any liquid on the surface would evaporate almost instantly.”

I was just about to say.....

27 posted on 08/04/2011 2:34:10 PM PDT by mowowie

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