HOW MARS IMPACTS EARTH'S CLIMATE
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12 March 2024
Mars has been a subject of fascination for scientists and space enthusiasts for centuries
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The fourth planet from the Sun has a thin atmosphere made up of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and argon
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But a new study has found the Red Planet's surprising impact on Earth's oceans
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It says that the cosmic dance between the two planets results in cyclic change in ocean currents On Earth
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This happens every 2.4 million years and influences long-term global warming patterns
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These "astronomical grand cycles" lead to slightly increased levels of solar radiation and warmer climate
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The orbit of Mars is thought to interact with that of the Earth, slowly changing the shape of our planet's orbit
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Study co-author Dietmar Muller said the gravity fields of the planets interfere with each other due to this movement
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The reseach is based on 293 scientific deep-sea drill holes around the world where scientists found
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