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phobos-meteor-impact
The chapter explores the idea that fragments from Mars' moon Phobos have impacted the fallen cable, creating a unique crater and scattering exotic meteorite fragments.
1 chapter across 1 book
Green Mars (1994)Kim Stanley Robinson
Chapter 31
Nirgal, Coyote, and their companions investigate the fallen cable across Nicholson Crater and discover evidence suggesting a meteor impact from Phobos fragments. They then explore the Medusae Fossae canyons, where they find a mysterious alabaster town of statues, evoking a peaceful, almost spiritual vision of Mars. The chapter ends with the group navigating the rugged southern highlands, reflecting on their journey and personal histories.