'Active glacier found' on Mars

A possible active glacier has been found on the Martian surface. This icy feature was spotted by the Mars Express spacecraft. There has been evidence suggesting there is a prevalence of ancient glaciers on the Martian surface, but researchers believe this glacier maybe as little as a few thousand years old. This glacier appears between the rugged highlands and flat lowlands in the Deuteronilus Mensae region. Ice is found very few places on the Martian surface, generally because it instantly sublimates from it comes in contact with the Martian atmosphere. This means that it is likely an active glacier and that there is possible more active glaciers on the surface. Many glaciers have been seen on the side of the huge Mount Olympus, but these are thought to be almost 4 million years old. These glaciers would be a prime location for the mars rovers to look for life forms.


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