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Scientists identify giant hidden volcano on Mars

Original: Researchers have identified a massive, previously unrecognized volcano, dubbed Noctis Mons, hidden within the fractured

Researchers have identified a massive, previously unrecognized volcano on Mars, named Noctis Mons, hidden within the fractured terrain of the Noctis Labyrinthus region. The structure spans roughly 450 kilometers in diameter and rises about 9,000 meters, having gone undetected despite decades of orbital observation of the Red Planet. The discovery is drawing widespread attention among space enthusiasts and planetary scientists discussing how such a large feature was overlooked.

Why now: A newly announced discovery of a giant volcano that had been missed for decades is a striking science story.

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• Researchers have identified a massive, previously unrecognized volcano, dubbed Noctis Mons, hidden within the fractured terrain of Mars’ Noctis Labyrinthus region. Spanning approximately 450 kilometers in diameter and reaching heights of 9,000 meters, the structure was long… · aishaahmed1994 · 1

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