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Mars elevation data are publicly available.

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that Mars elevation data are publicly available?

Yes. Mars elevation data, such as those gathered by the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA), are publicly available and widely used in scientific studies to map surface topography and analyze geological features.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

Multiple peer-reviewed studies explicitly state or demonstrate the use of publicly available Martian elevation datasets, specifically MOLA data, to map elevations, channels, basins, and coastal features across Mars. There are no papers refuting the availability of this data.

Evidence for · 4
Chryse Planitia, Mars: Topographic configuration, outflow channel continuity and sequence, and tests for hypothesized ancient bodies of water using Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) data
2001
Utilizes publicly available Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) topographic data to analyze Chryse Planitia.
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Ivanov, M. A. & Head, J. W. (2001). Chryse Planitia, Mars: Topographic configuration, outflow channel continuity and sequence, and tests for hypothesized ancient bodies of water using Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) data. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1029/2000je001257

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The MOLA Topographic signature at the crustal dichotomy boundary zone on Mars
1998
Analyzes MOLA topographic data to examine the crustal dichotomy boundary zone on Mars.
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Frey, H., Sakimoto, S. E., & Roark, J. (1998). The MOLA Topographic signature at the crustal dichotomy boundary zone on Mars. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1029/1998gl900095

Discovery of a 450 km diameter, multi‐ring basin on Mars through analysis of MOLA topographic data
1999
Relies on gridded MOLA topographic data to discover a multi-ring basin.
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Frey, H., Sakimoto, S. E. H., & Roark, J. H. (1999). Discovery of a 450 km diameter, multi‐ring basin on Mars through analysis of MOLA topographic data. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1029/1999gl900357

Identifying the topographic signature of early Martian oceans.
2026
Uses planet-wide topographic elevation data to investigate ancient Martian oceans and coastal shelves.
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AS, Z. & MP, L. (2026). Identifying the topographic signature of early Martian oceans.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-026-10381-2

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Multiple peer-reviewed studies explicitly state or demonstrate the use of publicly available Martian elevation datasets, specifically MOLA data, to map elevations, channels, basins, and coastal features across Mars. There are no papers refuting the availability of this data.

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