Giant mantle plume reveals Mars is more active than previously thought

A view of the  Cerberus Fossae system on Mars, showing fractures cut through hills and craters
Monday, December 5, 2022

Researchers have discovered an enormous mantle plume pushing the surface of Mars upward and driving intense volcanic and seismic activity. The discovery reveals that Mars, like Earth and Venus, possesses an active interior, which challenges current views on the planet's evolution.

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