First Rocks Returned from Moon’s Far Side Reveal Ancient Volcanic Activity
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China's Chang'e-6 mission retrieved nearly two kilograms of lunar soil from the Moon's far side, revealing billions of years of volcanic history. Analysis of the samples showed evidence of volcanic activity from 4.2 billion to 2.83 billion years ago, demonstrating that the Moon was geologically active for an extended period. These findings provide new insights into lunar geology and the Moon's evolution.
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