What is an 'erosional supersurface'?

An 'erosional supersurface' is a place where rocks have been worn away by wind or water.

What is NASA's Mars rover Curiosity?

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity is a robot that explores Mars and collects data.

Where is the rover exploring?

The rover is exploring Mars, a planet in our solar system.

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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4961-4967: Approaching a Break in the Rock Record?

First publishedJul 31, 14:41 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 20:35 UTC · 13m ago

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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4961-4967: Approaching a Break in the Rock Record?

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NASA's Mars rover Curiosity found a possible 'erosional supersurface' on Mars.

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NASA's Mars rover Curiosity is exploring Mars. It found a possible 'erosional supersurface' on the planet. This is a place where rocks have been worn away by wind or water.

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This discovery can help scientists understand how Mars changed over time.

In brief

What is an 'erosional supersurface'?: An 'erosional supersurface' is a place where rocks have been worn away by wind or water.
What is NASA's Mars rover Curiosity?: NASA's Mars rover Curiosity is a robot that explores Mars and collects data.
Where is the rover exploring?: The rover is exploring Mars, a planet in our solar system.

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NASA's Mars rover Curiosity is exploring Mars.
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NASAJul 31, 14:41Reports on its own Mars mission.
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The discovery can help scientists understand how Mars changed over time.
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