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Victoria Corless

'Marsquakes' reveal clues about a hidden body of water on Mars

An image of Mars, a reddish orange world.

Scientists have found seismic clues that suggest liquid water may be hiding beneath Mars' surface.

By listening to the echoes of "marsquakes" — seismic waves rippling through Mars' crust — researchers uncovered signs of water lingering at the base of the planet's upper crust, which sits between 3.4 and 5 miles (5.4 and 8 kilometers) below the surface.

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