Water on Mars is disappearing faster than expected

The video discusses research by France's National Center for Scientific Research on the rapid evaporation of water on Mars. Using data from the Trace Gas Orbiter, scientists found that seasonal changes affect water vapor distribution in Mars's atmosphere. As the sun warms the planet's ice caps, water vapor is released and carried to higher altitudes. During warmer periods, the atmosphere becomes supersaturated with water vapor, allowing it to reach the upper atmosphere. There, ultraviolet rays break down water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, which escape into space.

What does the Frances National Center for Scientific Research suggest about water on Mars?

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How does the seasonal change on Mars affect the distribution of water vapor in the atmosphere?

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What happens to water molecules in Mars's atmosphere during the warmest parts of the year?

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What role do ultraviolet rays from the sun play in the water vapor process on Mars?

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Describe the process by which water molecules escape into space from Mars's atmosphere.

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