Re: [meteorite-list] Serious question?

[joann breitbarth]

I read a bit about that red planet idea. It said that water and oxygen are not necessary for oxidization of iron. If that's true the moon should be redder than Mars since it doesn't have the extreme weather patterns that would mix a thin sediment of oxidized meteoric residue with the rest of the planet? It sounds pretty far fetched to me. I know nothing...just a thought.   Bill Kieskowski       ----- Original Message ----- From: Howard Wu To: mark ford ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 11:53 AM Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Serious question? When I go into Yosemite the cliffs are grey. When I am in Zion they are red. Go figure?   Howard Wu mark ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On a similar note ... why is the Lunar surface Grey and Mars red if they are both resurfaced by meteorites, likewise wouldn't we expect other rocky bodies/planets to be red too especially those with a thin atmosphere? Surley the only process that would turn meteorite dust into red soil is oxygen or WATER ?? Any thoughts? Mark Ford. -----Original Message----- From: Tom aka James Knudson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 16 September 2003 05:56 To: meteorite-list Subject: [meteorite-list] Serious question? Hello List, Scientists are now thinking that mars is red from meteorite dust, right? They also say tons of meteorite dust are landing on earth, right? I was wondering if the black iron stuff we get on our magnets when we drag them through the dirt could me meteorite related? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier <>< The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Yahoo! Messenger