grand-canal

A colossal artificial canal on Mars, created by vaporizing rock with an aerial lens, serving as a major transportation route and symbol of human engineering.

1 chapter across 1 book

Blue Mars (1997)Kim Stanley Robinson

Chapter 63

Michel and Maya embark on a journey from DuMartheray to Odessa via the Grand Canal, a massive artificial waterway on Mars, as part of a campaign led by Jackie. The chapter details their sailing experience, the striking Martian landscape shaped by advanced technology, and Maya's fragile mental state contrasted with moments of beauty and nostalgia. The narrative explores the interaction between human emotions, technological marvels, and the evolving Martian environment.