New research has shown that the volcano may have been “hiding” for several decades.
A group of scientists has identified what may be a previously unknown massive volcano on Mars.
The height of the volcano is estimated at 9,000 metres, a few hundred meters higher than the height of Mount Everest here on Earth.
Discovered by Mars Institute-Leader Dr. Pascal Lee and PhD fellow Saurabh Shubham.
They found signs of new lava in the area, prompting them to search for a volcano.
After further investigation, the duo found a distinctive curved formation of shield volcanoes.
He writes that the volcano is currently called “Noctis Mons.” Forbes.
The results have attracted great interest — and some skepticism.
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The volcano discovered by researchers is close to the equator.
Dr. Lee stated that the volcano may have eluded Mars scientists for years, despite regular satellite observations.
According to Lee, this is because it does not rise above the surrounding landscape, but is located in a complex patch of terrain, surrounded by a network of valley sides.
“It's also eroding so badly, eroding and collapsing due to erosion that unless you're really looking for a volcano, you're going to have a hard time spotting it very quickly,” the scientist said. CNNwho discussed this matter.
If the researcher is right, this discovery will have a major impact on scientists’ understanding of the geology of Mars, according to the channel.
Lee hopes that this discovery will send future expeditions to unexplored areas to search for them Water ice – Or even signs of life.
– Big thing
Scientists have already cataloged and named more than a dozen volcanoes on Mars. It includes Olympus MonsIt is the tallest known volcano in our solar system.
– This is a big thing.
Dr. Adrian Brockett, a German researcher at the German Aerospace Center, who has been studying volcanoes since March, told CNN on Friday.
At the same time, some are skeptical. Dr. Ernst Huber, a scientist at the German Aerospace Center's Institute for Planetary Research, said he would see a peer-reviewed paper before accepting Dr. Li's explanations.
Lee himself believes he is 85 to 90 percent certain that what he has discovered is a new volcano on Mars.
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