Abiotic Input of Fixed Nitrogen by Bolide Impacts in CH4+CO2+N2 and H2+CH4+CO2+N2 Atmospheres. Comparison with Nitrate Levels Measured by the Curiosity Rover's Sample Analysis at Mars Instrument
Abstract
The variation of nitrates along the stratigraphic column examined by Curiosity could be explained by changes in the rate of nitrogen fixation caused by fluctuations in the type and amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
- Publication:
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52nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
- Pub Date:
- March 2021
- Bibcode:
- 2021LPI....52.1365N