<ul><li>A team of scientists from the University of Rochester discovered that the surface of Mars features soil patterns similar to Earth's coldest regions, known as solifluction lobes.</li><li>These wave-like formations on Mars closely resemble Earth's solifluction lobes in shape and geometric pattern, suggesting a deeper link between the two planets in terms of landscape formation.</li><li>The Martian solifluction lobes, on average 2.6 times taller than Earth's, were likely formed by freeze-sublimate cycles due to scarce surface water and colder temperatures on Mars.</li><li>This discovery provides insights into Mars' ancient climate and the potential presence of ice or past water, offering valuable information for future missions and understanding planetary environments.</li></ul>

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