Heat-producing elements are thought to be a better indication of a planet’s ability to sustain life
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Explosive Martian volcanoes likely spawned weird rock
The new finding could add to scientists’ understanding of Mars’ interior and its past potential for habitability
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Majority of Mercury’s volcanism died out 3.5 billion years ago
The findings add insight into the geological evolution of the small planet
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New Horizons Update: Spacecraft finds evidence for volcanoes that spew ice
Data from the mission has revealed two peaks that tower almost 6 kilometres (4 miles) above the dwarf planet’s surface, hinting at the existence of ice volcanoes
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Rocky, volcanic exoplanet discovered just 21 light years away from Earth
Three super-Earths and a “small Saturn” have been found relatively close to us
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ESA reveal active volcanoes on Venus
The best evidence for active volcanism on Earth’s neighbouring planet has been acquired by Venus Express