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space2 years ago

Uncovering Lunar Secrets: Granite and Water Found on the Moon

Scientists have discovered a large granite formation beneath the Moon's surface, indicating ancient volcanic activity and challenging existing theories about the lunar crust's formation. The presence of granite, typically associated with water and plate tectonics, raises questions about past conditions on the Moon. The granite formation, estimated to be 3.5 billion years old, was formed from the cooling of molten lava that fed a volcano or volcanoes. This finding helps explain how the early lunar crust formed and suggests the possibility of water or extreme heat in that specific area.

space2 years ago

Uncovering Ancient Lunar Volcanic Activity: Massive Granite Formation Discovered on Moon's Dark Side

Scientists have discovered a large sub-surface granite formation on the Moon, indicating ancient volcanic activity. Using microwave frequency data, researchers measured heat below the lunar surface and found that it was generated by a concentration of radioactive elements, suggesting the presence of granite. This granite formation, known as a batholith, is located in a volcanic complex on the Moon and has an estimated diameter of 50 kilometers. The discovery of granite on the Moon helps explain the formation of the early lunar crust and raises questions about the presence of water or extreme heat in that specific area.