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kiri

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1. polognaboden

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Tue Dec 5, 2023, 02:08 AM

Dec 2023

is well known in arctic and subarctic land. The earth/ground breaks up into polygons, about 1-2 meters in diameter, typically 5-6 sided.

I have seen many examples in Greenland , Ellesmere Island in Canada, and in Antarctica. It is always associated with water and freeze/thaw cycles. So be on the moon.

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China's Mars rover has uncovered underground polygon structures buried beneath the Red Planet's surface [View all] orangecrush Dec 2023 OP

polognaboden kiri Dec 2023 #1

and geometric patterns on dry, salty lake beds Ponietz Dec 2023 #6

Yes, even mud cracks sometimes kiri Dec 2023 #7

Very interesting. Thanks for posting Demovictory9 Dec 2023 #2

Most welcome orangecrush Dec 2023 #4

Very interesting... Wounded Bear Dec 2023 #3

Very welcome! orangecrush Dec 2023 #5

Cue ancient alien "theorists" Ponietz Dec 2023 #8