If we took some nukes and buried them in Mars volcano's set them off. Allowing the volcano's to heat the atmosphere. Could we breath the air at somepoint?
2007-04-13 11:07:53 · 3 answers · asked by Ivan S 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I wish I knew but I really don't know.
2007-04-13 11:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by Aquamarine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the atmosphere would still be far too thin to breath. It also wouldn't be the right mix even if it were thicker.
From Wikipedia: The atmosphere on Mars consists of 95% carbon dioxide, 3% nitrogen, 1.6% argon, and contains traces of oxygen and water. (Earth) ...is 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, with trace amounts of water vapor, carbon dioxide
2007-04-13 18:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by pschroeter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The atmosphere on Mars is roughly one-tenth the pressure of Earth. You would need to relese teratons of oxygen in order to be breathable.
I don't think there is that much oxygen available in the rocks. I could be wrong.
2007-04-13 18:14:29 · answer #3 · answered by John T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋