A Chinese mission to the moon discovered volcanic activity that spans billions of years
Soil samples brought back from the far side of the Moon have unveiled a history of volcanic activity that spans billions of years. The samples were retrieved by the Chinese mission Chang’e-6, which collected nearly two kilogrammes of lunar soil and brought it back to Earth in a capsule in June.
It is something which has not been found on the near side of the Moon, also known as the 'dark' side of the Moon, because we don't see it as the Moon is tidally locked to Earth, meaning the same side always faces us. The far side is very different in its geology and has only been lightly explored, so scientists are thrilled about the samples.
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