Young Mars volcano hides a powerful magma engine beneath the surface

by | Feb 23, 2026 | Health

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A Martian volcano once thought to be the result of a single eruption turns out to have a much more complex past. Orbital imaging and mineral data show it developed through multiple eruptive phases, all powered by the same evolving magma system underground. Shifts in mineral composition reveal the magma changed over time, hinting at different depths and storage histories. Mars’ interior was far more active than previously believed.

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Written by Albert Pham, News Curator and Blogger

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