Saturday, June 7, 2014

Arsia Mons

Arsia Mons is a ten-mile high shield volcano on Mars.  New research suggests its also a possible abode of life.

The volcano erupted about 210 million years ago, researchers say, when Mars was covered by water ice glaciers.  The reasoning is basic: If you have water, an energy source, organic stuff, and enough time, life may arise.

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