HiPOD: Muddy Mounds

Mud volcanoes form as gas and liquid-rich sediment interacts underground. Over time, this slurry of mud is brought to the surface and forms a rounded mound. Scientists are interested in studying mud volcanoes on Mars because the material forming the mound has the potential to be organic in nature and would give insight into possible microbial life below the surface.

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_080034_2195
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
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