Mars Express reveals crater's history of water and volcanism

A European Mars orbiter captured a detailed image of a Martian crater, revealing a history of volcanic activity, water erosion, and ice cycles. The Mars Express probe's image of Deuteronilus Cavus shows evidence of ancient lava flows, water erosion, and freeze-thaw cycles, expanding the crater's size over billions of years. The crater's features suggest past interactions between volcanic materials and water, potentially indicating habitable environments. Located in a transitional zone, the crater formed from an impact billions of years ago and has since been shaped by various geological processes, offering insights into Mars' climatic and geological evolution.