Steinmann, V., & Kereszturi, Á. (2025). Comparison of Rain-Driven Erosion and Accumulation Modelling of Zafit Basin on Earth and Tinto-B Valley on Mars. Universe, 11(2), 61. https://doi.org/10.3390/universe11020061

The study compares modeled erosion in a terrestrial desert catchment and Tinto-B valley on Mars. It tests how a method describing rain-driven flow and sediment movement can be adapted to the different conditions on Mars. Source

Zhaopeng, C., Gwénaël, C., Matteo, L., Baptiste, C., Pál, B., Jingjing, Z., Agnès, C., Olivier, F., Jeremie, L., Jianjun, L., Xiangfeng, L., Xin, R., William, R., Weiming, X., Qing, Z., Yizhong, Z., Rong, S., Ákos, K., Sylvestre, M., & Chunlai, L. (2025). Modern aeolian accumulation and erosion processes at the Martian surface revealed by the Zhurong rover of Tianwen-1. EGU, abstract #EGU25-18467.

Steinmann, V., Bahia, R. S., & Kereszturi, Á. (2024). Selecting Erosion- and Deposition-Dominated Zones in the Jezero Delta Using a Water Flow Model for Targeting Future In Situ Mars Surface Missions. Remote Sensing, 16(19), 3649. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16193649

A computer model of ancient water flow distinguishes erosion from sediment accumulation in Jezero Crater's delta. The results could guide sampling toward buried deposits that may better preserve evidence of past environments or possible life. Source

Steinmann, V., & Kereszturi, Á. (2024). Targeting Shallow Subsurface Sampling for Mars at Oxia Planum Using Fluvial Erosion–Deposition Modeling. Aerospace, 11(9), 784. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11090784

The study models where ancient water flow at Oxia Planum on Mars may have removed or deposited sediment. Predicted accumulation zones could help target sampling by the Rosalind Franklin rover, since buried deposits may preserve organic material. Source

Hargitai, H. I., & Gulick, V. C. (2022). The channels East of Olympus Mons, Mars. Journal of Maps, 2022, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1080/17445647.2022.2076622

The study maps channels east of Olympus Mons, the largest volcano on Mars. It classifies channel systems among the lava flows and investigates their formation, providing the resulting map in both digital GIS and static formats. Source

Steinmann, V., & Kereszturi, Á. (2021). Formation timescale model for a small sized Martian fluvial valley. EPSC, abstract #212.

The researchers estimate how long Tinto-B valley on Mars took to form from its dimensions and modeled water and sediment transport. The calculations help explore how long, or how often, ancient water flows needed to operate. Source

Kereszturi, A., & Petrik, A. (2020). Age determination for valley networks on Mars using tectonic-fluvial interaction. Planetary and Space Science, 180, 104754. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2019.104754

Relationships between Martian valleys and tectonic faults are used to refine the age of former flowing water. Crater counts on the more extensive faults suggest that the studied valley networks formed around 3.7 billion years ago. Source

Steinmann, V., Mari, L., & Kereszturi, Á. (2020). Testing the SIMWE (SIMulate Water Erosion) model on a Martian valley system. EGU, abstract #EGU2020-204.

The researchers test the SIMWE water-erosion model on Tinto-B valley on Mars. Predicted erosion and sediment accumulation could help reconstruct ancient processes and select promising sampling sites. Source

Kapui, Z., Kereszturi, Á., Józsa, S., Király, C., Szalai, Z., & Újvári, G. (2019). Surface textural analysis of Mars relevant fluvial and aeolian basaltic grains by scanning electron microscopy. LPSC, abstract #2334.

Koronczay, D., & Kereszturi, Á. (2017). Active duration estimation of Subur Vallis, a Martian fluvial system. EGU, abstract #1830.

Hargitai, H., & Gulick, V. (2017). Knobby Terrains at the Sources of the Navua-Hadriacus Drainage Systems on Mars: What are the Knobs?. LPSC, abstract #1763.

Hargitai, H., & Gulick, V. (2017). Stream-lined Forms on Mars: Late Amazonian Channel and Island Systems in the Cyane–Gordii–Olympica Region, Tharsis Rise. LPSC, abstract #1761.

Vereb, V., Steinmann, V., & Kereszturi, Á. (2017). Swath Profile Analysis to Understand Martian Fluvial Valleys' Morphology. LPSC, abstract #1430.

Hargitai, H., Gulick, V., & Glines, N. (2016). Global survey of fluvial islands on Mars. Annual Planetary Geologic Mappers Meeting, abstract #7011.

Hargitai, H., Gulick, V., & Glines, N. (2016). Morphological analysis of the Southwestern drainage system of Hadriacus Mons, Mars. LPSC, abstract #1670.

Hargitai, H., & Gulick, V. (2015). Discontinuous drainage systems of NE Hellas Basin, Mars.. AGU, abstract #EP51A-0900 (76082).

Kereszturi, Ákos (2015). Fluvial Structures, Deltas and Mineral Spectras — Evaluators of Weathering Conditions on Mars. LPSC, abstract #1824.

Kereszturi, A., Horváth, A., Sik, A., Kuti, A., Bérczi, Sz., Gánti, T., Pócs, T., & Szathmáry, E. (2009). Possible liquid-like water produced seepage features on Mars. 40th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Abstract No. 1111). Lunar and Planetary Institute.

Kereszturi, Á., & Sik, A. (2000). Feng-shui on Mars: History of geomorphological effects of water and wind. 31st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Abstract No. 1216). Lunar and Planetary Institute.

Kárpáti, Sz., Hargitai, H., Gucsik, A., & Bérczi, Sz. (2023). Creation and testing of activities in the outreach atlas of Mars. 54. LPSC, #1923, Houston.

Futó, P., & Gucsik, A. (2022). A plausible bulk mineral composition for the martian mantle.. LPSC, abstract #1.

Kapui, Z., Kereszturi, Á., Józsa, S., Király, Cs., & Szalai, Z. (2021). Analysis of surface morphology of basaltic grains as environmental indicators for Mars. Planetary and Space Science, 208, 105338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2021.105338

The study compares tiny surface marks on terrestrial basalt grains transported by wind and water. Similar marks in Martian basaltic sediments could help identify the environments in which grains moved and were deposited. Source

Szilágyi-Sándor, A., & Székely, B. (2021). Comparison of the Uzboi Vallis and Nirgal Vallis (Mars) using swath analysis. EGU, abstract #EGU21-12574.

The study compares Uzboi and Nirgal valleys on Mars using elevation patterns across broad strips rather than single profiles. Its results suggest that crustal movements also modified parts of Uzboi, so the present shape does not reflect water erosion alone. Source

Vörös, F., & Székely, B. (2021). Geomorphometric study of Martian scoria cones. EGU, abstract #https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu21-11392.

The paper examines the shapes of smaller volcanic cones on Mars using digital elevation data. Comparisons with Earth explore how their dimensions and forms can support classification and understanding of volcanic development. Source

Changela, H. G., Chatzitheodoridis, E., Antunes, A., Beaty, D., Bouw, K., Bridges, J. C., Capova, K. A., Cockell, C. S., Conley, C. A., Dadachova, E., Dallas, T. D., de Mey, S., Dong, C., Ellery, A., Ferus, M., Foing, B., Fu, X., Fujita, K., Lin, Y., …, Hallsworth, J. E. (2021). Mars: new insights and unresolved questions. International Journal of Astrobiology, 20(6), 394–426. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1473550421000276

This review connects the environmental history of Mars, the search for life and future human exploration. It stresses that possible biosignatures may be ambiguous and that introducing terrestrial microorganisms would complicate later investigations. Source

Kereszturi, A. (2021). Record of environmental changes based on a low latitude martian crater. Icarus, 357, 114296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2020.114296

The researchers reconstruct environmental changes from the layers and landforms of a Martian crater. Evidence of early flowing water and a possible lake was followed by dust deposition and erosion, which may have obscured some of the older traces. Source

Steinmann, V., Kereszturi, Á., & Mari, L. (2020). Geomorphological analysis of Tinto-B Vallis on Mars. Hungarian Geographical Bulletin (2009-), 69(4), 333–348. https://doi.org/10.15201/hungeobull.69.4.1

The study analyzes the shape, tributaries and impact craters of Tinto-B valley on Mars. Its results suggest that the main valley and smaller branches have different development histories, and that the system may have formed later than the planet's principal wet period. Source

Steinmann, Vilmos (2019). Geomorphological analysis of Tinto-B Vallis on Mars. EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting, abstract #Vol. 13, EPSC-DPS2019-69-2, 2019.

Kapui, Z., Kereszturi, Á., Kesjár, D., Király, Cs., Kovács, I., Szalai, Z., & Zanon, V. (2018). Analysis of Mars relevant minerals - suggestions for next missions. EPSC, abstract #EPSC2018-52.

Hencz, Mátyás (2018). Hypothetical phreatomagmatic origin of two depressions near Galaxias Fossae, Mars - based on HiRISE DTM analysis. LPSC, abstract #Abstract #1046.

Ettahri, M., Kereszturi, Á., & Hargitai, H. (2018). Topographical and morphological analysis of Mawrth Vallis to target ExoMars rover. LPSC, abstract #2448.

Székely, B., Kania, A., & Magyar, Z. (2016). A lacunarity-based approach to evaluate Martian surfaces. EGU, abstract #EGU2016-10879.

Hargitai, H., & Virginia, G. (2016). Amazonian Island-like Landforms on Volcanic Terrains on Mars. AGU, abstract #180124.

Orgel, C., Hauber, E., Skinner, J., van Gasselt, S., Ramsdale, J., Balme, M., Séjourné, A., & Kereszturi, Á. (2015). Distribution, Origin and Evolution of Hypothesized Mud Volcanoes and Thumbprint Terrain in Acidalia, Utopia and Arcadia Planitae: Implications for Sedimentary Processes in the Northern Lowlands of Mars. LPSC, abstract #1862.

Mojzsis, S., Abramov, O., & Kereszturi, Á. (2015). Exogenous carbonaceous matter in ancient martian sediments. AGU, abstract #66392.

Skinner, J., Platz, T., Balme, M., Conway, S., Costard, F., Gallagher, C., van Gasselt, S., Hauber, E., Johnsson, A., Kereszturi, Á., Losiak, A., Orgel, C., Ramsdale, J., Reiss, D., Séjourné, A., & Swirad, Z. (2015). Mapping the Northern Plains of Mars: Using Impact Crater Morphologies to Resolve Surface Geology When Contacts are Sparse. LPSC, abstract #1700.

Dulai, S. A., Radnai, Z., Pócs, T., Pócs, T. n., Tarnai, R., Marschall, M., & Kereszturi, Á. (2015). Salt and oxidative stress analysis of extreme organisms in cryptobiotic crust to better understand Mars relevant adaptation strategies. LPSC, abstract #1330.

Kereszturi, Á., Madarász, B., Őrsi, A., & Hargitai, H. (2015). Topography based surface analysis and morphological correlation at the Northern Plains of Mars. ICC, abstract #T-28/971.

Hargitai, H., Látos, T., Horváth, D., & Bakos, D. (2015). WIND STREAK-LIKE YARDANG TERRAIN IN DAEDALIA-MANGALA, MARS. LPSC, abstract #2273.

Kereszturi, Á., Újvári, G., & Bradák, B. (2014). Estimating the origin and transport process of grains expected to find during the drill of ExoMars rover mission. LPSC, abstract #1496.

Kereszturi, Ákos (2014). Infrared spectral analys is and paleo-environment reconstruction on Mars. Eighth International Conference on Mars, abstract #1280.

Balint, Z., Székely, B., & Kovács, G. (2014). Slope histogram distribution-based parametrisation of Martian geomorphic features. EGU, abstract #EGU2014-12888.

Opitz, A., Witasse, O., Sanchez-Diaz, E., & MUAN Team (2014). Stormy space weather at Mars in 2012. EGU, abstract #EGU2014-10981-2.

Lester, M., Opgenoorth, H., Andrews, D., Dubinin, E., Edberg, N., Fraenz, M., Howard, T., Kofman, W., Lei, L., Lillis, R., Matta, M., Morgan, D., Nilsson, H., Opitz, A., Peter, K., Wild, J., Withers, P., & Witasse, O. (2013). Electron "holes" and crustal magnetic fields at Mars.. EGU, abstract #EGU2013-10309.

Witasse, O., Cardesin-Moinelo, A., Costa, M., Salah, S. I., Jakosky, B., Grebowsky, J., Lillis, R., Opgenoorth, H., Withers, P., & Opitz, A. (2013). Plans for coordinated measurements with the Mars Express and MAVEN spacecraft. EGU, abstract #EGU2013-2819.

Vizi, P. G., Dulai, S. A., Marschall, M., Bérczi, S., Horvath, A., Hudoba, G., & Pócs, T. (2013). Possible Identification Method for Martian Surface Organism by Using a New Strategy of Nano-Robots. LPSC, abstract #2281.

Lester, M., Opgenoorth, H. J., Andrews, D. J., Dubinin, E., Edberg, N. J., Fraenz, M., Howard, T. A., Kofman, W. W., Lei, L., Lillis, R. J., Matta, M., Morgan, D. D., Nilsson, H., Opitz, A., Peter, K., Wild, J. A., Withers, P., & Witasse, O. G. (2013). Reduced low energy electron counts and their relationship to crustal magnetic fields at Mars. AGU, abstract #P21A-1714.

Dulai, S. A., deVera, J., Kereszturi, Á., Koncz, L., Lorek, A., Marschall, M., Möhlmann, D., & Pócs, T. (2013). Surveying the survival of cyanobacteria in cryptobiotic crust under Martian conditions. LPSC, abstract #1971.

Withers, P., Matta, M., Lester, M., Andrews, D., Edberg, N., Nilsson, H., Opgenoorth, H., Dubinin, E., Fraenz, M., Howard, T., Kofman, W., Lei, L., Lillis, R., Morgan, D., Paetzold, M., Peter, K., Opitz, A., Witasse, O., & Wild, J. (2013). Variability observed in the topside ionosphere of Mars during a multi-instrument campaign in March and April 2010. EGU, abstract #EGU2013-11798.

Opitz, A., Witasse, O. G., Blelly, P., Grandin, M., Sanchez-Diaz, E., Mazrouei, S., Sanchez-Cano, B., & Araujo-Sanchez, S. (2013). Vertical structure of the dayside ionosphere on Mars by comparison between Mars Express observations and models. AGU, abstract #P12A-03.

Gavin, P., Daly, T., Chevrier, V., Ninagawa, K., Gucsik, A., & Hasegawa, S. (2012). Experimental investigation into the effects of heating and impacts on the spectral properties of phyllosilicates on Mars. Third International Conference on Early Mars, abstract #7048.

Székely, B., P, D., Koma, Z., J, J., Kovács, G., & C, N. (2012). Feasibility analysis and residual evaluation of automated planar segmentation results of large-scale Martian surface structures. EGU, abstract #13584.

Dulai, S. A., deVera, J., Kereszturi, Á., Koncz, L., Lorek, A., Marschall, M., Möhlmann, D., & Pócs, T. (2012). First report on the survival of cyanobacteria in Mars simulation chamber in a Hungarian-DLR cooperation. EPSC, abstract #877.

Chicarro, A., Kereszturi, Á., & Witasse, O. (2012). Workshop on Mars - Connecting Planetary Scientists in Europe.. EPSC, abstract #343.

Kereszturi, Ákos (2011). Extrapolation of shallow subsurface structures form orbital data – case study for ExoMars rover mission. LPSC, abstract #1351.

Székely, B., Dorninger, P., Jansa, J., Podobnikar, T., Koma, Z., Trosits, D., & Dósa, M. (2011). Martian and Terrestrial debris slopes: Automated recognition attempts using a multi-method approach. EGU, abstract #13467.

Kósik, S., Karátson, D., & Farkas, A. (2010). A hypothesis for martian topography, tectonics and volcanism. LPSC, abstract #1248.

Deák, Márton (2010). The methodology of finding lava tubes with the use of remote detection on Mars, on the example of a newly found cave. LPSC, abstract #1507.

Kuti, A. & Kereszturi, A. (2007). Pressure and temperature characteristics of possible ExoMars landing sites. European Mars Science & Exploration Conference: Mars Express & ExoMars (Abstract No. 1088740).

Horváth, A., & Bérczi, Sz. (2003). Proposals for Mars Express and Nozomi missions how to determine the layered structure of Phobos. 34th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Abstract No. 1131). Lunar and Planetary Institute.

Rakonczai, J., Hargitai, H., & Bérczi, Sz. (2001). Comparisons of the ancient meandering riverbeds in the Chryse Region, Mars, and on the Tisza flooded basin in the Carpathian Basin, Earth. 32nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Abstract No. 1507). Lunar and Planetary Institute.

Sánchez-Bayton, M., Herraiz, M., Martin, P., Sánchez-Cano, B., Tréguier, E., & Kereszturi, A. (2022). Morphological analyses of small and medium size landforms in Scandia Cavi and Olympia Undae, Northern circumpolar region of mars. Planetary and Space Science, 210, 105389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2021.105389

The researchers compare 200 small and medium-sized landforms in the northern polar region of Mars. They classify them by shape and discuss whether impacts, surface activity or internal processes could explain their origins. Source

Hargitai, Henrik (2021). Model-Based Climate Zone Map and Climate Diagrams of Mars. LPSC, abstract #2102.

Magyar, Z., Koma, Z., & Székely, B. (2016). Geomorphometric analysis of selected Martian craters using polar coordinate transformation. EGU, abstract #EGU2016-16826-2.

Balme, M., Ramsdale, J., Conway, S., Gallagher, C., Kereszturi, Á., Costard, F., van Gasselt, S., Hauber, E., Johnsson, A., Orgel, C., Platz, T., Séjourné, A., Skinner, J., Swirad, Z., Reiss, D., & Losiak, A. (2015). Mapping Mars' Northern Plains: Origins, Evolution and Response to Climate Change — A New Overview of Recent Ice-Related Landforms in Arcadia Planitia. LPSC, abstract #1384.

Ramsdale, J., Balme, M., Conway, S., Costard, F., Gallagher, C., van Gasselt, S., Hauber, E., Johnsson, A., Kereszturi, Á., Losiak, A., Orgel, C., Platz, T., Séjourné, A., Skinner, J., Reiss, D., & Swirad, Z. (2015). Mapping Mars' Northern Plains: Origins, Evolution and Response to Climate Change — An Overview of the Grid Mapping Method. LPSC, abstract #1339.

Hauber, E., Orgel, Cs., van Gasselt, S., Reiss, D., Johnsson, A., Ramsdale, J., Balme, M., Conway, S., Costard, F., Gallagher, C., Kereszturi, Á., Platz, T., Séjourné, A., Skinner, J., Swirad, Z., & Łosiak, A. (2015). Mapping Mars' northern plains: origins, evolution and response to climate change - a new overview of recent ice-related landforms in Acidalia Planitia. EGU, abstract #15566.

Séjourné, A., Costard, F., Losiak, A., Swirad, Z., Balme, M., Conway, S., Gallagher, C., Hauber, E., Johnsson, A., Kereszturi, Á., Orgel, C., Platz, T., Ramsdale, J., Reiss, D., Skinner, J. J., & Van, G. S. (2015). Mapping the northern plains of Mars: origins, evolution and response to climate change - a new overview of recent ice-related landforms in Utopia Planitia. EPSC, abstract #EPSC2015-737.

Costard, F., Sejourné, A., Losiak, A., Swirad, Z., Balm, M., Conway, S., Gallagher, C., van-Gassel, S., Hauber, E., Johnsson, A., Kereszturi, Á., Platz, T., Ramsdale, J., Reiss, D., & Skinner, J. (2015). Mapping the northern plains of Mars: origins, evolution and response to climate change - a new overview of the recent ice-related landforms in Utopia Planitia. EGU, abstract #14508.

Balme, M., Conway, S., Costard, F., Gallagher, C., van Gasselt, S., Hauber, E., Johnsson, A., Kereszturi, Á., Platz, T., Ramsdale, J., Reiss, D., Séjourné, A., Skinner, J., & Swirad, Z. (2014). Mapping the northern plains of Mars: origins, evolution and response to climate change. EGU, abstract #EGU2014-15894.

Sánchez-Bayton, M., Herraiz, M., Kereszturi, Á., & Fodor, E. (2013). Comparison of terrestrial cinder cones and candidate volcanic cones in the northern circumpolar region of Mars. LPSC, abstract #1977.

Luspay-Kuti, A., Kereszturi, Á., & Chevrier, V. (2010). Analysis of Frost Inside and Around Dokka Crater in the North Polar Region of Mars. LPSC, abstract #2028.

Kereszturi, Ákos (2010). Gullies, Flow Features and Spider Arms for Climate Reconstruction on Mars --- Proposal for Complex Map Generation. LPSC, abstract #2102.

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