Possible Water Ice at Low Latitudes on Mars Explained by Modern Glacier Discovery

Scientists have discovered a relict glacier near the equator of Mars, suggesting the presence of surface water ice on the planet in recent times. The glacier is estimated to be 6 kilometers long and up to 4 kilometers wide, with a surface elevation ranging from +1.3 to +1.7 kilometers. The discovery raises the possibility that ice may still exist at shallow depths in the area, which could have significant implications for future human exploration.