An orbiting atmospheric research spacecraft has detected the pungent gas hydrogen chloride above surface fissures along a massive ancient volcano on Mars in a finding that suggests Earth's planetary neighbor is still volcanically active.
New detection from Mars orbiter suggests that the planet may still be volcanically active
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An orbiting atmospheric research spacecraft has detected the pungent gas hydrogen chloride above surface fissures along a massive ancient volcano on Mars in a finding that suggests Earth's planetary neighbor is still volcanically active.
Key Takeaways
- New detection from Mars orbiter suggests that the planet may still be volcanically active.
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