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Tidal tomography reveals a thermal anomaly beneath Mars’s crustal dichotomy

August 27, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

New research utilizing tracking data from Mars orbiters has unveiled a dynamic gravitational field. This behavior points to the underlying structure of Mars's crustal dichotomy – the distinct difference between its northern lowlands and southern highlands. The analysis strongly suggests the existence of a thermal anomaly, ranging from 200–400 degrees Celsius, persisting in the present-day mantle directly beneath the southern highlands.

English Translation:

Tidal tomography reveals a thermal anomaly beneath Mars’s crustal dichotomy

Analysis of tracking data from Mars orbiters reveals time-variable gravity field behavior reflecting the structure underlying the Martian crustal dichotomy and indicates the preservation of a 200–400 °C thermal anomaly in the present-day mantle below the southern highlands.