Mars Quakes: Exploring the Red Planet's Interior

The podcast discusses the use of seismology to study the interior structure of Mars. Seismology is the most important technique for understanding the planet's composition and density. Initially, the search for Mars Quakes faced challenges, such as protecting the seismometer from extreme temperature variations and wind interference. Eventually, the researchers found quiet periods during Mars' spring and summer when they could detect Mars Quakes. Over four years, they discovered over 1,300 Mars Quakes, which provided insights into the internal structure. The seismic waves observed helped infer the composition and density of Mars' core.