2023.04.30

Volcanic Activity Surprises on Mars

A mass of moving material called a mantle plume may be causing quakes and volcanism

One of the fractures making up the Cerberus Fossae system on Mars. The fractures cut through hills and craters, indicating their relative youth. (credit: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin (CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO))

One of the fractures making up the Cerberus Fossae system on Mars. The fractures cut through hills and craters, indicating their relative youth. (credit: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin (CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO))

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