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But deriving a unified theory of volcanism will require a geologic Manhattan Project.
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Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Rocks nabbed by China’s robotic lunar sample return missions, Chang’e 5 and 6, indicate active volcanism there up until at least two billion years ago.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
Lunar experts Back here on Earth, a team of scientists are assisting the crew in spotting features on the moon, from cratering and volcanism to scouting out evidence for lunar ice deposits.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The near side has a thin crust, low topography and extensive evidence of ancient volcanism, while the far side has a thick crust, higher elevations and far fewer signs of previous volcanic activity.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Rocks nabbed by China’s robotic lunar sample return missions, Chang’e 5 and 6, indicate active volcanism there up until at least two billion years ago.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
Lunar experts Back here on Earth, a team of scientists are assisting the crew in spotting features on the moon, from cratering and volcanism to scouting out evidence for lunar ice deposits.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The near side has a thin crust, low topography and extensive evidence of ancient volcanism, while the far side has a thick crust, higher elevations and far fewer signs of previous volcanic activity.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Volcanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volcanism. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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