Lunar far side samples bolster theory that the moon was once covered in magma
A team of geologists at the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, the Institute of Space Sciences and the Shandong ...
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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.
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Scientists Say the Moon Was Once a Giant Ocean of Molten Rock
China’s Chang’e 6 mission uncovers evidence of a molten lunar magma ocean and a violent ancient impact.
Alaskan volcano Mount Spurr showing activity that will 'most likely end in an explosive eruption,' scientist says
Mount Spurr near Anchorage has been showing signs of unrest for a year. Now scientists think it's creeping closer to an ...
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Sluggish but steady: Episode 14 of Kīlauea summit eruption off to slow start
Lava spatters inside and flows down the side of the north vent inside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the summit of Kīlauea volcano on ...
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Update: Episode 14 of begins after seven small, short-lived lava flows erupt overnight at Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu crater
Six small, short-lived lava flows erupted at Kilaueaʻs Halemaʻumaʻu crater between midnight and 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19 ...
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Volcano Watch: All in a day’s work; determining magma storage depths at Kīlauea
By the end of the day, about 7 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, data from 16 crystals was collected and analyzed. The data, which ...
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Slow As A Sloth Or Swift As A Sprinter? Clocking The Speed Of Yellowstone’s Magma
To time how fast a sprinter runs, you just need a stopwatch. To time how fast magma moves, you need to know a little bit ...
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Small, short-lived lava flows kickstart Kīlauea’s 14th episode
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park saw first signs of activity at around midnight when seven small, short-lived lava flows ...