Summary
Scientists at the University of Alberta have traced the origins of 200 meteorites to five impact craters in two volcanic regions on Mars. There have been at least 10 of these meteorite-forming events in Mars' recent history.
Knowing exactly where these Martian meteorites came from would allow scientists to better piece together the planet's geological past. The team combined high-resolution simulations of impacts into a Mars-like planet.
This could help the scientists better understand when volcanic events on Mars occurred. It could also reveal how quickly craters formed during an era of low meteorite bombardment.
