China's Rover Uncovers Mysterious Structures on Dark Side of the Moon
TL;DR
China's Chang'e-4 spacecraft, which landed on the far side of the moon in 2018, has used its Lunar Penetrating Radar (LPR) to map the upper 1,000 feet of the lunar surface in unprecedented detail. The data reveals billions of years of hidden lunar history, including multiple layers of dust, soil, broken rocks, and five distinct layers of lunar lava. The findings suggest that the moon's volcanic activity slowed down over time, with less lava flowing in later eruptions. While the moon is considered "geologically dead," there could still be magma deep beneath its surface. The researchers hope to uncover more unexpected geological formations in the future.
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