WASHINGTON — Scientists have detected hydrogen chloride gas above surface fissures near Alba Mons, one of Mars’ major volcanic regions. The finding was made using the European Space Agency’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Researchers believe the gas may be escaping from underground as magma rises and releases volcanic gases through cracks in the planet’s surface. Seasonal changes may also play a role, as warming conditions could open fissures previously covered by ice.
The discovery does not confirm an active eruption or fresh lava flows on Mars. However, it raises new questions about the planet’s underground heat and possible interaction with water. Scientists say such conditions could be relevant to the search for environments that might support microbial life.
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