Unveiling the Moon's Hidden Heat: Ancient Volcanic Secrets Revealed

Описание: Get ready for a lunar adventure! We've discovered an incredible heat source beneath the Moon's surface, and it's been active for billions of years. This is a game-changer for our understanding of the Moon's volcanic history.
Dr. Matt Siegler and his team made a groundbreaking find: a large granite mass emitting heat, not from a recent eruption, but from ancient volcanic remnants. Using data from lunar orbiters, they uncovered a temperature anomaly, suggesting a deep-seated heat source.
Granite, a rare find on other planets, is usually linked to volcanoes on Earth. But on the Moon, it cooled and solidified millions of years ago. The heat is due to radioactive decay, according to Dr. Siegler.
The Compton-Belkovich region, once thought to be a volcanic site, is now believed to be an ancient volcanic caldera. The temperature difference between this area and its surroundings is a whopping 10°C (18°F)!
This discovery hints at a new type of lunar volcano, with heat coming from deep within the crust. Dr. Siegler's team believes it's from a radiogenic granite body.
If we find more granite deposits on the Moon, it could mean ancient volcanic activity was much more extensive than we thought. Join us as we explore this exciting find and its implications for lunar science!