LOS ANGELES (AP) — The face of Mars is dotted with a maze of channels, pointing to possible ancient megaflood episodes.

Now scientists peering below the surface have uncovered the first evidence of underground channels apparently created by flooding — a finding that’s expected to further illuminate the role of water in Mars’ history.

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