Something is leaking from the ground near one of Mars’ largest volcanoes, and scientists think it’s a sign that active magma is buried below. In a study published Nov. 4 in Science Advances, researchers report detections of hydrogen chloride (HCl) gas within 6 miles (10 kilometers) of the planet’s surface near the volcano Alba Mons.Continue reading “Mysterious gas on Mars suggests magma below”
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