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Scientists Uncover Evidence of Mars' Recent Ice Age

11/14/2025

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European Space Agency's Mars Express images show a past ice age in Coloe Fossae on Mars.
The 39°N Coloe Fossae region shows long parallel lines and spiral glacier patterns from advancing and retreating ice.
Scientists say ice may have covered the area as recently as 500,000 years ago, tied to Mars' axial tilt.
The findings inform future studies of planetary climate evolution.

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European Space Agency's Mars Express images show a past ice age in Coloe Fossae on Mars.
The 39°N Coloe Fossae region shows long parallel lines and spiral glacier patterns from advancing and retreating ice.
Scientists say ice may have covered the area as recently as 500,000 years ago, tied to Mars' axial tilt.
The findings inform future studies of planetary climate evolution.