Basalt samples returned by the Chang'e-6 mission have revealed volcanic events on the lunar farside at 2.8 billion years ago (Ga) and 4.2 Ga, according to research conducted by Prof. Li Qiuli's lab at ...

A 2.35-billion-year-old meteorite with a unique chemical signature, found in Africa in 2023, plugs a major gap in our understanding of the moon's volcanic history. Presented at the Goldschmidt ...

Geochronologists say basalt columns in Antrim sprang up during volcanic activity over 5.5m years – 8m less than thought ...

Research shines new light on north’s volcanic history ...

Most beach sand comes from rocks, shells and coral broken down over long periods. But on some volcanic islands and coasts, ...

Distribution of distinct volcanic episodes on the Moon’s farside. The remote sensing image highlights the Chang’e-6 landing site along with nearby mare and cryptomare basaltic units. Basalt samples ...