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Casey Handmer (posted 2026-06-22) reports the Mars Pathfinder landing site is now…

2026-06-22 · 20:26 UTC ·@CJHandmer ·0 min read

Brief

Casey Handmer shares a 14 m-resolution global hydrology render of a terraformed Mars (streamable in Google Earth) and highlights three striking features: the historic Mars Pathfinder site now nearly sits on the new shoreline, Chryse Planitia would pose severe sailing hazards, and Huygens crater contains a second flooded section in the model.

Why it matters

Casey Handmer (posted 2026-06-22) reports the Mars Pathfinder landing site is now nearly on the shoreline in his 14 m global hydrology render of a terraformed Mars.

Key details

  • Handmer warns Chryse Planitia would be a 'sailing school nightmare mode' under the proposed sea configuration, indicating strong currents/shallow hazards in that region.
  • The render shows Huygens crater split into a 'second section' (an additional basin or flooded compartment) in the global 14 m hydrology model available for streaming on Google Earth.
Source evidence

Mars Pathfinder is almost on ocean front! Chryse is sailing school nightmare mode. Huygens crater has a second section.

Casey Handmer (@CJHandmer)

The 14 m global hydrology render for a Terraformed Mars can be streamed on Google Earth following this link. Enjoy!
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— https://nitter.net/CJHandmer/status/2068935388455211310#m