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space-science2 years ago•1 min saved

"Discovery: Scientists Uncover Lunar Hot Spot on Moon's Far Side"

Scientists have discovered a hot spot on the Moon's far side using data from Chinese orbiting spacecraft. The rocks beneath an ancient volcano on the Moon's far side remain surprisingly warm, with a heat flow 20 times higher than the average for the highlands. The source of the hotspot is not active volcanism but rather radioactive elements within the now-solidified rock that was once molten lava billions of years ago. This finding could help scientists better understand the Moon's past, but further research is needed to determine how such a feature can exist without water or plate tectonics.

via Slashdot|

#chinese-space-program #geology #heat-flow

science-and-technology2 years ago•6 min saved

Mysterious Lunar Discoveries: Uncovering the Moon's Secrets

Scientists have discovered a hot spot on the far side of the moon using data from Chinese orbiters. The region, known as the Compton-Belkovich Volcanic Complex, contains a large slab of granite that solidified from magma, indicating a volcanic origin. The findings shed light on the geological history of the moon and highlight the scientific potential of data gathered by China's space program. However, due to restrictions on collaboration between NASA and China, the researchers had to work around obstacles to access and interpret the data. The discovery of the hot spot raises questions about how a volcano formed on the moon without water or plate tectonics, and further exploration is needed to understand this phenomenon.

via The New York Times|

#chinese-space-program #geology #granite