"Mysterious Radioactive Hot Spot Unveils Ancient Moon Volcano on Far Side"
A recent study utilizing data from the Chinese Chang'E 1 and 2 orbiters has revealed a radioactive hot spot on the far side of the Moon known as the Compton-Belkovich Thorium Anomaly. This hidden feature, believed to be a dormant lunar volcano, contains a unique type of material not found outside of Earth. The study utilized microwave wavelengths to measure the temperature beneath the Moon's surface and found that the hot spot is still generating heat despite being inactive for billions of years. This discovery suggests that the Moon's internal heat persists due to the presence of radioactive elements within batholith structures.