Scientists have discovered evidence of ancient volcanic activity on the far side of the moon, a region vastly different in geology from the side visible from Earth. US and Chinese researchers analysed samples collected by China’s Chang’e-6 mission, revealing volcanic basalt fragments dating back more than 4.2 billion years. The findings, published in Nature and Science on Friday, shed new light on the moon’s volcanic history. While volcanic activity on the near side has been well-documented, the far side, often called the “dark side,” remains less understood.

Source: Indian Express November 17, 2024 06:44 UTC