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A giant volcano spanning 280 miles and taller than Mt. Everest was discovered on Mars

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Scientists have identified a new volcano on Mars named provisionally Noctis Mons (or Noctiv Volcano ), situated south of the planet’s equator in the Eastern Noctis Labyrinthus region.

This thing is absolutely enormous, towering at 9,022 meters ( 30,000 feet ) and spanning 450 kilometers ( about 280 miles ) The reason why it wasn’t identified sooner is due to the deep erosion it has suffered over millions of years .

The rich interaction of heat with water and ice over time raises questions about the potential for life at this site.

The discovery of the Noctis volcano offers a new and exciting location for studying Mars ’ geological evolution, searching for life, and planning future exploration.

Perhaps this site could be suitable for human settlements if its water resources are abundant, confirmed, and easily extractable.