Comparative Study of Columnar Joints: Insights from Mars and St. Mary’s Island as a Terrestrial analogue

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Manasa M. J. , B.R. Manjunatha

Mars analogue, Columnar joint, flood basalt, Marte Vallis, St. Mary Island.

Columnar jointing, a geological feature commonly observed in various rock formations on Earth, is rare and sparsely distributed on Mars. Identifying such structures on Mars, particularly those formed through interactions between lava and water, could provide valuable insights into the planet's history of near-surface water. This research focuses on the columnar jointing within the Marte Vallis Crater, where mafic lava and liquid water may have interacted over extended periods ranging from several years to decades. By examining terrestrial analogues, such as the Madagascar flood basalt province and the St. Mary’s Island (SMI) volcanics, which are linked to volcanic activity during the breakup of Greater India and Madagascar in the Upper Cretaceous (88 Ma), we aim to draw parallels that can enhance our understanding of Martian geologic processes. This study highlights the importance of terrestrial analogues in planetary science and offers new perspectives on the potential for past liquid water on Mars, contributing to the broader search for habitable environments beyond Earth. This study aimed to explore the similarities between the columnar jointing on Mars, particularly in Marte Vallis, and the well-preserved columnar basalts on St. Mary’s Island.

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Manasa M. J. & B.R. Manjunatha (September-2024). Comparative Study of Columnar Joints: Insights from Mars and St. Mary’s Island as a Terrestrial analogue. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 9(9), a46-a49. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2409007.pdf

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