Mysterious Mars mounds may bolster case for ancient Red Planet ocean Buttes and mesas in Mars' Chryse Planitia contain clay minerals made from liquid water interacting with the rock nearly 4 billion years ago. Astrobitica January 25, 2025 (Last updated: January 25, 2025) 1 minute read Buttes and mesas in Mars’ Chryse Planitia contain clay minerals made from liquid water interacting with the rock nearly 4 billion years ago. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 145 —We’re ‘Star Bound’ with a guide to America’s space programNext: JWST facing potential cuts to its operational budget