Giant Volcano Discovered on Mars, Suggesting Long History of Activity

Located near the equator, the Noctis volcano offers new insights into Mars' geological evolution and potential habitats for life.

A giant volcano, named Noctis volcano, has been discovered on Mars near the equator, challenging previous geological assumptions.
The volcano is deeply eroded, suggesting a long history of activity, and is located in a region with potential signs of glacier ice beneath its surface.
The discovery offers new insights into Mars' geological evolution and potential habitats for life, making it a prime target for future exploration.
Researchers used data from multiple Mars orbiting spacecraft, including Mariner 9, Viking Orbiter, Mars Global Surveyor, and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, to identify the volcano.
The presence of hydrated minerals and volcanic materials interacting with ice suggests the area could have been habitable for microbial life.