"Revealing Mars: Uncovering a Giant Volcano and Hidden Ice"

Scientists have discovered a giant volcano, provisionally named "Noctis volcano," near Mars' equator, which has been eroded over time and may have been active from ancient to recent times. The area also contains possible buried glacier ice, making it an exciting location for studying Mars' geologic evolution, searching for signs of life, and planning future robotic and human exploration. The discovery was made using data from various Mars missions and presents an opportunity for potential human exploration due to the presence of glacier ice near the equator.