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Ancient volcanic ash on Mars could offer new clues in search for extraterrestrial life

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Debris from ancient volcanic eruptions on Mars could offer new clues in the search for alien life, a new study suggests.

The newly discovered rock type was found littered across the landing site of a future Mars rover mission.

The study authors mapped a region of 19,300 square miles ( 50,000 square kilometers ) using data from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter .