

The mystery of the largest marsquake ever recorded
Dec 6, 2023
Benjamin Fernando from the University of Oxford discusses the largest marsquake ever recorded by NASA’s InSight Mars lander. The podcast explores the international effort to determine the quake's cause. Bruce Betts, the chief scientist of The Planetary Society, and host Sarah Al-Ahmed also share their earthquake experiences.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Largest Mars Quake and its Significance
04:04 • 13min
Investigating the Size and Location of a Marsquake Impact Crater
16:45 • 8min
Searching for Signs of a Marsquake
24:55 • 4min
Challenges in Comparing Images of Mars
28:27 • 5min
Potential Dangers of Building Habitats
33:40 • 11min
Challenges and Considerations of Space Colonization
44:20 • 5min