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There is evidence of past volcanic activity but no current activity. Mars is geologically dead.

The shield volcano, Olympus Mons (Mount Olympus), at 26 km is the highest known mountain in the Solar System. It is an extinct volcano in the vast upland region Tharsis, which contains several other large volcanoes. It is over three times the height of Mount Everest which in comparison stands at just over 8.8 km.

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Q: Does Mars show evidence of volcanic activity?
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What planets show evidence of heavy volcanic activity?

Mercury had volcanic activity but it appears to be dormant nowVenus had volcanic activity but it appears to be dormant nowEarth still has active volcanoesMars had volcanic activity but it appears to be dormant nowIo - a moon of Jupiter is the most volcanically active object in our Solar System with over 400 active volcanoes.


Does Jupiter show evidence of volcanic activity?

No. Jupiter is a gas planet. It has no surface on which volcanoes might form.


How does volcanic activity relate to science?

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Is there volcanic activity on Callisto?

The surface of Callisto is heavily cratered and extremely old. It does not show any sign of volcanic activity.


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Do other things in space have earthquakes?

If the planet or other form have plates on the surface, that is to say floating on a molten mantle, then yes they can have earthquakes. Both Mars and Venus have volcanoes so there is almost certainly seismic activity. Quite a few moons of Jupiter and Saturn show evidence of seismic activity. Seismometers left on the Moon by Apollo astronauts regularly detect seismic activity. Remember, earthquakes are a vibration of the earth's materials. This may be caused by tectonic processes, by volcanic activity, or even by a major impact.


Which of the inner planets does NOT show evidence of volcanic activity?

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Is there water under the mars surface?

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What types of data from the missions launched in 2003 show evidence of water on Mars?

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What evidence do astronomers have that water flows on Mars?

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