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The Martian Dichotomy: Unveiling the Mystery Behind Mars’ Great Divide

Credit: PixabayMars hosts one of the Solar System's most intriguing enigmas: the Martian dichotomy. This stark contrast in the planet's terrain has puzzled researchers since it was first identified in the 1970s.The southern highlands, which span about two-thirds of Mars’ surface, stand 5 to 6 kilometers higher than the northern lowlands. This abrupt disparity...