New research sheds light on earliest days of Earth's formation
New research led by a York University professor sheds light on the earliest days of Earth's formation and potentially calls ...
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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Hawai’i’s Depleted Peridotite Delivers More Magma
The source for the isotopically-enriched Hawaiian magmas contains peridotites that experienced near-surface melting prior ...
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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.
Scientists confirm the Moon once had a huge ocean made of lava
Scientists have long known that volcanoes shaped the near side of the Moon, visible from Earth. However, very little was ...
A brand new volcanic vent opened up in Yellowstone
Today, Yellowstone remains a place of low volcanic risk. Sure, there are sometimes small explosions stoked by hot water and ...
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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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A new iron compound hints ‘primordial’ helium hides in Earth’s core
Earth’s core could contain helium from the early solar system. The noble gas tucks into gaps in iron crystals under high pressure and temperature.
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 ...