Caves Thought to Have Been Found On Mars

7 potential caves have been located on Mars by the Mars Odyssey. The are near the volcano,Arsia Mons, located in the equator region. The Orbiter is going to try to get pictures inside of the caves when it passes over the region again. The Odyssey has recorded temperatures in the cave as being constant despite cooler or warmer temperatures on the outside (which is the way a cavern works). Exploring these caverns could lead to remarkable finds, as the caves would serve to protect biological evidence that may be inside from the forces of sun and radiation. The caves are also significant because they could conceivably provide the first shelter on Mars, especially if water/ice sources are located inside!

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