Mysterious gas leaks suggest Mars may still be volcanically active
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Researchers found unusual concentrations of hydrogen chloride gas above fractures in the Alba Mons region on Mars, suggesting ongoing volcanic activity. First detected by the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter in 2021, the gas likely originates from hot subterranean magma. A study led by Alexander Trokhimovskiy and Daniel Mège indicates Mars retains enough internal heat to support recent or active volcanism.
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