An ocean of magma: What China's Cahng'e 6 mission the far side of the moon discovered
At the end of June 2024, the Chang'e 6 probe returned to Earth with approximately 1,935.3 grams of lunar samples.Preliminary ...
Researchers discover Earth's first crust, formed 4.5 billion years ago, had chemical features simil
The research revealed that Earth’s first crust, formed about 4.5 billion years ago, likely had chemical features similar to those of today’s continental crust. The finding challenged widely held ...
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The far side of the moon was once a vast magma ocean, Chinese lunar lander confirms
New findings from China's Chang'e 6 lunar farside samples offer insights into the moon's volcanic past and mantle evolution.
Early Earth's first crust composition discovery rewrites geological timeline
Researchers have made a new discovery that changes our understanding of Earth's early geological history, challenging beliefs ...
Iceland volcano eruption: Chilling warning as blast 'could be much larger' than previous
The Sunddhnúksgígar volcano began erupting on Tuesday morning as residents of nearby town Grindavík and tourists of luxury ...
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Lunar far side samples bolster theory that the moon was once covered in magma
They also found similarities in age. These findings bolster theories that during the moon's early years, it was covered by an ocean of magma. Chang'e-6 basaltic fragment. Credit: Beijing SHRIMP ...
Never-before-seen chain of volcanoes discovered hiding on the Pacific seafloor
After suspecting the presence of a series of underwater volcanoes near the Cook Islands, researchers have now mapped out the ...
Plate tectonics: Volcanoes
Volcanoes. A short video for 11-14 year old pupils, exploring tectonic activity and volcanoes and featuring case studies from ...
York University research sheds light on earliest days of Earth’s formation
Wednesday March 26 – New research led by a York University professor sheds light on the earliest days of the earth’s formation and potentially calls into question some earlier assumptions in planetary ...
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The far side of the moon was once a vast magma ocean, Chinese lunar lander confirms
Recent findings from samples collected by China's Chang'e 6 mission have provided valuable insights into the history of the moon, particularly its far side. The Chang'e 6 mission launched in early ...