Moon’s Early History Revealed: Ilmenite Penetrated Lunar Mantle and Resurfaced as Lava, Study Finds
A cross-sectional view showing how ilmenite, a high-density mineral containing titanium and iron, has penetrated into the lunar mantle. Provided by Adrien Broquet/University of Arizona & Audrey Lasbordes Research results have revealed that heavy metal on the moon’s surface sank inside the moon in its early days and then erupted again as lava. The research … Read more