New observations reveal that Mars could still be volcanically active, raising the possibility for habitable conditions in the near surface of Mars in recent history. Ongoing research investigates the possibility that the most recent volcanic activity on Mars, which occurred about 50,000 years ago, might have been triggered by a nearby asteroid impact that happened around the same time.
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210510192532.htm
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210510192532.htm
Volcanoes on Mars could be active, raising possibility Mars was recently habitable
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