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Scientists have found a billion-year-old hidden magma system on Mars that supported life on the Red planet
Scientists have uncovered evidence of a massive magma system beneath Mars’ surface, challenging the long-held belief that such complex geological activity requires tectonic plates. NASA’s InSight lander data revealed a distinct boundary deep within the Martian crust, suggesting a vast, ancient magma chamber that cooled and crystallized. This discovery hints that the ingredients for life might be more common on Mars than previously thought, prompting a re-evaluation of planetary habitability.
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