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Makes sense. But it would be very precarious, I think.

ebnelson — 3/3/2002 4:49:42 PM (archived)

A breeze or change in temp could tip it into unsustainable mode quickly.
Ed

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Liquid Water-Based Solutions At or Near Martian Surface - David F Mayer - 3/3/2002 9:47:14 AM
- Re: Liquid Water-Based Solutions At or Near Martian Surface - David F Mayer - 3/3/2002 7:45:19 PM
  - Re: Liquid Water-Based Solutions At or Near Martian Surface - David F Mayer - 3/3/2002 7:46:57 PM
- Yes, they could exist, but what would keep the atmospheric pressure - ebnelson - 3/3/2002 9:21:40 AM
  - Humidity can prevent evaporation - David F Mayer - 3/3/2002 9:48:59 AM
    - Makes sense. But it would be very precarious, I think. - ebnelson - 3/3/2002 4:49:42 PM

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