Tiny Glass Beads Unveil the Moon's Explosive Volcanic Past
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Apollo astronauts discovered tiny orange glass beads on the Moon, formed from ancient volcanic eruptions over 3 billion years ago. Modern technology has allowed scientists to analyze these pristine beads, revealing insights into the Moon's volcanic history and interior evolution, showing that the Moon was once geologically active.
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- Tiny glass beads could reveal the Moon’s secret history Boy Genius Report
- Ancient moon volcanoes made tiny glass beads. Here's what they mean. Mashable
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