Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10701560 Icarus 2012 11 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Modeled time-dependent change in geothermal gradients due to obliquity on Mars. ► Predicted how geothermal gradient changes may affect gas hydrate stability zones. ► Both CO2 and CH4 released as hydrate dissociates/diffuses over time. ► Metastable hydrates possible at high latitudes for up to billions of years. ► Stable mid-latitude CH4 hydrate could be target for future Mars missions.
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Potential effects of obliquity change on gas hydrate stability zones on Mars
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