Dr. John P. Ortiz
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Dr. John P. Ortiz
@johnportiz14.bsky.social
Interested in Titan impacts, methane on Mars, Ocean Worlds, and fractures everywhere

Staff Scientist @ Los Alamos National Laboratory |
Hydrogeology | Planetary science | Fractures | Multiphase Flow & Transport |

Site: https://johnportiz14.github.io/
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🚨 New short article! 🚨

We determined that underground methane, if present at Jezero crater, could be collected by Perseverance drilled cores at certain times/seasons. However, sample tubes would need to be capped faster than is correctly done to preserve pore gases. #Mars

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🚨9 Days left for #AGU25 abstracts!🚨
Is your research related to exploring the martian subsurface/ interior? Look no further than the #NewMarsUnderground! Abstract submission deadline is 30July 2025.

#Mars
July 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🚨Call for #AGU25 abstracts!🚨
Is your research related to exploring the martian subsurface/ interior? Look no further than the #NewMarsUnderground! Abstract submission deadline is 30July 2025. Link to the session:

agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/pr...

#Mars
The New Mars Underground VIII: Maximizing Martian Subsurface Science Return
Exploration of the martian subsurface is proceeding resolutely, driven by multiple extended missions, preparation for Mars Sample Return, and prioritization of the ExoMars rover and human exploration ...
agu.confex.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🚨 New short article! 🚨

We determined that underground methane, if present at Jezero crater, could be collected by Perseverance drilled cores at certain times/seasons. However, sample tubes would need to be capped faster than is correctly done to preserve pore gases. #Mars

bit.ly/4nnLZv3
June 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Does anyone have experience publishing in Icarus "Notes"? The format seems appropriate for what I'm thinking, but I've just never published that type of article before. #PlanetarySci #Mars #Publishing
April 23, 2025 at 4:24 AM
🚨 New Year, New Article! 🚨

Gas diffusion-adsorption in zeolitic rocks behaves counter-intuitively when partially saturated. This has implications for radionuclide transport monitoring, and possibly even methane transport on Mars.

doi.org/10.1016/j.je...
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January 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Best surprise on the 1am drive home from airport after #AGU24 was a prime viewing of the Gemini meteor shower!
December 14, 2024 at 7:39 PM
My first time as a session chair at #AGU24 was a great success! Turns out a lot of people care about subsurface processes on Mars!
December 10, 2024 at 3:05 AM
It's that very special time of year... #AGU24!

For all Martians interested in Mars, sample return, subsurface processes, and exploration missions don't miss our oral and poster sessions tomorrow!

The New Mars Underground: Fluids, Volatiles, and the Future of Mars Exploration
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December 8, 2024 at 8:42 PM
neat 😊
November 22, 2024 at 1:50 AM