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Will the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter detect hydrogen chloride gas emissions in another region of Mars besides Alba Mons by May 2027?
In November 2026, the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter detected hydrogen chloride gas emerging from fissures in Alba Mons, Mars, suggesting… 89 opinions, 70% No
- Yes — 30%
- No — 70%
Deadline: May 5, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 89 opinions
Resolution rules
In November 2026, the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter detected hydrogen chloride gas emerging from fissures in Alba Mons, Mars, suggesting the presence of subsurface hot magma and an environment similar to terrestrial hydrothermal vents where life likely originated on Earth.
Source: www.livescience.com
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How is this event resolved?
Resolve 'Sim' se a ESA ou pesquisadores associados publicarem estudo peer-reviewed ou relatório oficial confirmando nova detecção de HCl em região distinta de Alba Mons pelo ExoMars TGO até 2027-05-05. Fonte verificável em esa.int ou revista científica indexada (ex.: Science Advances, Nature, Icarus).
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now No has 70% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 30 points, a wrong one costs about 70.