Ares Vallis

Ares Vallis is a long, winding valley on Mars, formed by ancient floodwaters that carved through the landscape. Located near the Martian equator within the Gusev Crater, it features channels, layered sediments, and signs of past water activity. This area has attracted scientists because it may have once hosted conditions suitable for microbial life and preserved evidence of Mars' wetter past. The terrain's diverse geology and sediment deposits make Ares Vallis a key site for studying the planet’s history and potential habitability.