{"id":1297,"date":"2025-02-24T18:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T16:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scienceandspacenews.com\/?p=1297"},"modified":"2025-11-01T16:41:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T14:41:30","slug":"mysterious-structures-on-mars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scienceandspacenews.com\/el\/2025\/02\/24\/mysterious-structures-on-mars\/","title":{"rendered":"Mysterious Structures on Mars: Can You Spot the Patterns?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mars has always fascinated scientists and space enthusiasts alike, but sometimes, the Red Planet surprises us with formations that look almost too strange to be natural. From <strong>pyramid-like hills<\/strong> to what looks like a <strong>giant face staring into space<\/strong>, these <em>mysterious structures on Mars<\/em> have sparked debate and intrigue for decades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are they the result of natural geological processes, or is there something more going on? Let\u2019s explore six of the most bizarre Martian landforms and how they were discovered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-listen-to-the-podcast\">\u0391\u03ba\u03bf\u03c5\u03c3\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c4\u03bf Podcast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are they natural formations, ancient alien artifacts, or something NASA hasn\u2019t told us yet? We explore the latest images, theories, and science behind the Red Planet\u2019s strangest features. Tap play and take a trip to Mars!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Martian-Enigmas_-Unraveling-the-Red-Planets-Mysteries.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-the-face-on-mars\">1. The Face on Mars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"411\" data-attachment-id=\"1299\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scienceandspacenews.com\/el\/2025\/02\/24\/mysterious-structures-on-mars\/screenshot-121\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-121.png?fit=567%2C411&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"567,411\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"face-on-mars\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-121.png?fit=567%2C411&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-121.png?resize=567%2C411&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Face on Mars from Wikipedia.\" class=\"wp-image-1299\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Cydonia Region<br>\ud83d\udef0 <strong>Discovered by:<\/strong> Viking 1 Orbiter, 1976<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most famous <em>mysterious structures on Mars<\/em> is the so-called \u201cFace on Mars.\u201d When NASA\u2019s Viking 1 Orbiter snapped a photo of the Cydonia region in 1976, it captured what looked like a <strong>massive face staring back at Earth<\/strong>. Conspiracy theories exploded, with some believing it was an ancient monument left by extraterrestrials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, later <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/Science_Exploration\/Space_Science\/Mars_Express\/Cydonia_s_Face_on_Mars_in_3D_animation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">high-resolution images from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter <\/a>revealed that the \u201cface\u201d was just an <strong>optical illusion <\/strong>caused by shadows and natural erosion. Still, it&#8217;s a fantastic example of how our brains love to find patterns\u2014even on alien worlds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-the-mars-monolith\">2. The Mars Monolith<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"607\" height=\"438\" data-attachment-id=\"1301\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scienceandspacenews.com\/el\/2025\/02\/24\/mysterious-structures-on-mars\/screenshot-122\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-122.png?fit=607%2C438&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"607,438\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"the-mars-monolith\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-122.png?fit=607%2C438&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-122.png?resize=607%2C438&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Mars monolith from the doomworld forum\" class=\"wp-image-1301\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Phobos (Mars\u2019 Moon)<br>\ud83d\udef0 <strong>Discovered by:<\/strong> Mars Global Surveyor, 1998<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Floating near Mars on its moon Phobos is a tall, rectangular structure that looks eerily similar to the monolith from <em>2001: A Space Odyssey<\/em>. This 85-meter-tall object has <strong>puzzled scientists since it was first spotted in 1998<\/strong>. While some believe it could be an alien artifact, planetary geologists suggest it is likely a large boulder left standing after an impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even NASA astronaut <strong>Buzz Aldrin once mentioned it in an interview<\/strong>, fueling more curiosity. Is it just a rock, or could it be something more? You decide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-the-mars-pyramids\">3. The Mars &#8216;Pyramids&#8217;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"360\" data-attachment-id=\"1302\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scienceandspacenews.com\/el\/2025\/02\/24\/mysterious-structures-on-mars\/screenshot-123\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-123.png?fit=648%2C379&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"648,379\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"mars-pyramids\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-123.png?fit=616%2C360&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-123.png?resize=616%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Screengrab from a video uploaded by walthain on youtube\" class=\"wp-image-1302\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Cydonia Region<br>\ud83d\udef0 <strong>Discovered by:<\/strong> Viking 1 Orbiter, 1976<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not far from the \u201cFace on Mars\u201d lies a cluster of pyramid-shaped hills, leading some to <strong>believe that ancient civilizations <\/strong>once thrived on the Red Planet. The <em>mysterious structures on Mars<\/em> in this area appear to have symmetrical sides, making them look strikingly similar to pyramids found on Earth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientists, however, argue that these formations are <strong>simply the result of wind erosion<\/strong> and natural geological activity. But hey, they sure do look cool! And wouldn&#8217;t it be super fascinating if these were indeed real pyramids? They could even have <a href=\"https:\/\/scienceandspacenews.com\/el\/2025\/07\/25\/hidden-city-under-the-pyramids\/\">hidden underground cities like the Egyptian pyramids<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-the-spiders-of-mars\">4. The Spiders of Mars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"385\" data-attachment-id=\"1303\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scienceandspacenews.com\/el\/2025\/02\/24\/mysterious-structures-on-mars\/screenshot-124\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-124.png?fit=675%2C422&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"675,422\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"spiders-of-mars\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-124.png?fit=616%2C385&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-124.png?resize=616%2C385&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"screenshot of the spiders of mars from ABC news\" class=\"wp-image-1303\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> South Pole of Mars<br>\ud83d\udef0 <strong>Discovered by:<\/strong> Mars Orbiter Camera, early 2000s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mars has some of the weirdest landscape features, and the so-called \u201cspiders\u201d are no exception. These strange, dark branching formations <strong>appear every spring at the planet\u2019s South Pole<\/strong>. Before you freak out\u2014no, they\u2019re not actual spiders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These formations are created when frozen carbon dioxide (dry ice) beneath the surface warms up, creating <strong>pressure that forces gases to burst through<\/strong>, carving out strange, spidery patterns. Even though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/Science_Exploration\/Space_Science\/Mars_Express\/Signs_of_spiders_from_Mars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">we know how these spider structures form<\/a>, they still look like something out of an alien horror movie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-the-martian-blueberries\">5. The Martian &#8216;Blueberries&#8217;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"548\" height=\"548\" data-attachment-id=\"1304\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scienceandspacenews.com\/el\/2025\/02\/24\/mysterious-structures-on-mars\/screenshot-125\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-125.png?fit=548%2C548&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"548,548\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"martian-blueberries\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-125.png?fit=548%2C548&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-125.png?resize=548%2C548&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Screenshot of the martian blueberries from nasa.gov\" class=\"wp-image-1304\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Meridiani Planum<br>\ud83d\udef0 <strong>Discovered by:<\/strong> Opportunity Rover, 2004<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When NASA\u2019s Opportunity Rover landed in 2004, it found tiny, round, blueberry-like spheres scattered all over the Martian surface. At first, no one knew what they were. Could they be evidence of past life? Turns out, these little <strong>balls are made of hematite<\/strong>, an iron-rich mineral that forms in water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was one of the first major pieces of <strong>evidence that Mars once had liquid water<\/strong>\u2014a key ingredient for life! So while they\u2019re not actual blueberries, they\u2019re definitely a delicious find for scientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-the-mysterious-square-on-mars\">6. The Mysterious Square on Mars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"426\" data-attachment-id=\"1306\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scienceandspacenews.com\/el\/2025\/02\/24\/mysterious-structures-on-mars\/screenshot-126\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-126.png?fit=481%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"481,426\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"square-on-mars\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-126.png?fit=481%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scienceandspacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/screenshot-126.png?resize=481%2C426&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Square on Mars from Forbes.\" class=\"wp-image-1306\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Noctis Labyrinthus Region<br>\ud83d\udef0 <strong>Discovered by:<\/strong> European Space Agency\u2019s Mars Express, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently, the European Space Agency\u2019s Mars Express captured images of a <strong>nearly perfect square formation<\/strong> on the Martian surface. Measuring approximately 2 km across, this geometric structure has baffled scientists and fueled speculation about its origins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some believe it to be a result of fracturing and erosion, others argue that the <strong>square\u2019s sharp angles are unusual for natural formations<\/strong>. More research is needed to determine whether this is just another trick of light and shadow or a truly unique feature of Mars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-experts-say-about-the-mysterious-structures-on-mars\">What Do Experts Say About the Mysterious Structures on Mars?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientists have weighed in on these <em>mysterious structures on Mars<\/em>, and opinions are divided. <strong>Dr. Jim Bell<\/strong>, a planetary scientist at Arizona State University, explains that \u201cMars has a fascinating geological history, maybe even a <a href=\"https:\/\/scienceandspacenews.com\/el\/2025\/07\/23\/yellowstone-supervolcano-eruption\/\">supervolcano like Yellowstone<\/a>, and many of these structures can be explained by natural processes like erosion, wind patterns, and past water activity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, <strong>Dr. John Brandenburg<\/strong>, a plasma physicist, has controversially suggested that some of Mars\u2019 formations may be remnants of an ancient civilization, citing unusual isotopic patterns in the planet\u2019s atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, NASA geologist <strong>Dr. Abigail Fraeman<\/strong> emphasizes that \u201cwhile these structures are visually striking, we need more data to determine their true nature.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Mars missions continue, and we are also getting very close to <a href=\"https:\/\/scienceandspacenews.com\/el\/2025\/01\/21\/when-will-humans-go-to-mars\/\">sending humans to Mars<\/a>, perhaps we\u2019ll finally get some answers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-you-think\">What Do You Think?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Red Planet is full of surprises, and these <em>mysterious structures on Mars<\/em> prove that space exploration is anything but boring. Whether it\u2019s giant \u201cfaces,\u201d strange spider-like formations, or pyramid-shaped hills, <strong>Mars continues to challenge our understanding<\/strong> of planetary geology. Now it\u2019s your turn\u2014what do you think about these formations? Are they purely natural, or is there more to the story? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With future Mars missions planned, who knows what other <strong>strange and exciting discoveries await us<\/strong>? One thing\u2019s for sure\u2014Mars will never stop fueling our imagination! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">\u03a3\u03c5\u03c7\u03bd\u03ad\u03c2 \u0395\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2 (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the mysterious structures detected beneath Mars\u2019 surface?<\/strong><br>Scientists have identified large, dense structures hidden beneath ancient ocean basins using gravity mapping. These anomalies may be volcanic roots, mantle plumes, or the remnants of massive impacts\u2014structures invisible from the surface but detectable through subtle changes in Mars&#8217; gravity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Could these hidden structures indicate ongoing geological activity?<\/strong><br>Possibly. Many of the dense formations are located beneath volcanic regions like Olympus Mons and the Tharsis plateau. Their composition and location suggest they might still be influencing Mars\u2019 interior, hinting that the planet could be more geologically active than once believed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are these formations evidence of ancient water environments or life?<\/strong><br>While not direct evidence of life, their presence beneath areas once thought to host oceans supports the idea that Mars had a more dynamic, water-rich past. Combined with signs of ancient shorelines and mineral deposits, these findings add weight to the theory that Mars may have once been habitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What tools revealed these deep Martian mysteries?<\/strong><br>Scientists used advanced gravity mapping techniques, combining satellite observations with data from surface missions. 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