The “Noctis volcano” has been camouflaged by erosion over the years, escaping detection despite being imaged repeatedly by orbiting spacecraft since 1971. The discovery, led by Dr. Pascal Lee of the SETI Institute and the Mars Institute, looks at the enigmatic region where the volcano lives. It is a testament to Mars’ dynamic geological past, offering compelling clues about its climatic conditions and potential habitability.
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