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Mysterious Gas over Mars’ Alba Mons Could Hint at Volcanic Activity


Hydrogen chloride (HCl) gas was seen during Mars’ cold aphelion season, when none was expected; the detection is best explained by ongoing igneous processes in the Martian interior.

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