In the martian case, fluid well above the boiling point (which is a very low temperature at Mars' low atmospheric pressure and air temperature) is suddenly exposed to the atmosphere. The difference between the vapor and ambient pressures relative to the ambient pressure is large, and flash boiling can occur, leading to a violent loss of fluid.
-Jennifer Heldmann
Select a background
More quotes by Jennifer Heldmann
Popular Authors
A curated listing of popular authors.