"Scientists Uncover Massive Hidden Volcano on Mars"

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A giant volcano, provisionally named "Noctis volcano," has been discovered on Mars near the planet's equator, with possible remnants of glacier ice near its base. The volcano, spanning 450 kilometers in width, has been active from ancient through recent times and presents an exciting new location for studying Mars' geologic evolution, searching for life, and planning future robotic and human exploration. The discovery was announced at the 55th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference and was made possible through the analysis of data from various Mars missions.
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