NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered a strange, skull-shaped rock named Skull Hill in Jezero Crater, which was once believed to contain a lake. Unlike the surrounding light-colored terrain, Skull Hill appears dark, angular, and pitted, suggesting it may not be native to the area. The scientific team speculates it could have been transported by erosion or an ancient impact. Initial thoughts of it being a meteorite were dismissed after chemical analysis. Ongoing investigations may reveal more about this rock's formation, possibly hinting at volcanic activity from the planet's distant past.
The discovery of Skull Hill by NASA's Perseverance rover raises intriguing questions about the rock's origins amid the unique geology of Jezero Crater.
Margaret Deahn suggests Skull Hill could have arrived at its current location through erosion or significant natural events, reflecting a complex geological history.
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