{
  "id": 18168400,
  "title": "Oh, snap. Martian volcanoes might actually still be alive.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/oh-snap-martian-volcanoes-might-actually-still-be-alive",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T19:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/science/mars-volcanoes-alive-hydrogen-chloride-evidence-suggests"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scientists may need to reconsider their belief that Mars' volcanoes are extinct, as new evidence suggests they could still be active. The European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter detected hydrogen chloride near Alba Mons, a large volcano in Mars' northern hemisphere. While this gas is typically associated with volcanic activity, its presence on Mars is puzzling since the planet's weather and air chemistry suggest no source for it. Cracks, some inch or two wide, were also observed by cameras, hinting at recent volcanic activity. Researchers believe Mars still retains enough internal heat to support volcanic activity, and the hydrogen chloride detection could be the \"smoking gun\" indicating this. If confirmed, Mars may have warm, wet areas underground where life could potentially survive.",
  "summary": "ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter detects gas near Alba Mons on Mars, hinting at active volcanoes and new places to look for life.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}