"Diverse Volcanic Activity and Plate Tectonics on Ancient Mars"

Researchers from the University of Hong Kong have proposed that Mars had its own version of plate tectonics, leading to the formation of different types of volcanoes with high silica concentrations. This theory, based on a new paper, suggests that Mars experienced "vertical tectonics" in its early history, causing the planet's crust to collapse into the mantle, become enriched with silica, and then resurface through volcanic activity. The findings contribute to our understanding of Mars' geological history and provide insights into the planet's unique tectonic and volcanic processes.