Hello i was wondering if Mars has lava tubes like earth, because Mars has one of the largest active volcano's?

Question

I'm very intersted to know if old lava tubes exist or have existed on Mars in the past or if they still exist.

If Mars doesn't have a Volcano what is Olympus Mons then, last time i heard it was an active Volcano.

Answer 1

Of course Mars has lava caves. All that is need is a volcano or magna upwelling which then cools, the inside of the flow cools last, thus as it flows a shell or tube is left behind. I found caves on top of Haleakala it looks much like Mars!

Anyway, where do you think Mars' cavemen lived before they used up all thier oxegen?

Answer 2

There is no evidence of any recent volcanic activity on mars. Everything that is referred to is just the remnant caldera from ages ago.

http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Mars_Express/SEM9BA1PGQD_0.html

Answer 3

Listen let me tell you.you haven't ever been to mars to know these things well the little that you alredy know is so opinated.
Mars probably dosen't have an volcano. Stupid kid.

Answer 4

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