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Ancient impact may explain Mars mystery

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  • Southern hemisphere of Mars is pockmarked and filled with rugged highlands
  • Northern hemisphere is smoother and covered by low-lying plains
  • Researchers believe an asteroid or comet hit Mars some 4 billion years ago
  • The impact may have blasted away much of the planet's northern crust
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