Uncovering the role of oxygen concentration in the formation of early Earth magma ocean
It is widely accepted that the early Earth largely consisted of molten magma, forming a global ocean of magma. This extreme ...
The workhorse ship of ocean drilling may have made its last voyage – here’s why scientists don’t want to see the JOIDES Resolution mothballed
My favorite place in the world isn’t a fixed location. It’s the JOIDES Resolution, an internationally funded research ship ...
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Fun in the sun! 5 of the best uncrowded beaches in Palm Beach County
With clear waters and multiple rock formations ... 1605 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach; 561-243-7250 Looking for a table with a sparkling view? Best waterfront restaurants near Jupiter Palm Beach ...
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Data from India’s historic moon mission supports long-standing lunar theory
When the mission landed in the moon’s southern high-latitude regions, near the lunar ... As the magma ocean cooled, crystals formed within it. Some rocks and minerals like ferroan anorthosite ...
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The moon was once covered by an ocean of molten rock, data from India's space mission suggests
The moon is thought to have formed when a Mars-sized planet collided with Earth, ejecting rock that subsequently coalesced to form our planet's only satellite. The lunar magma ocean is thought to ...
This Central Calif. hike leads to hidden caves within its hills
The Gaviota Wind Caves are set within the rocks about a mile from the ocean, appearing almost like massive craters as you ...
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Scientists are drilling into the ocean's 'Lost City' to find the origins of life — take a look
Here's how they achieved such a feat and what they've found in those rock samples, so far. The drilling took place from a 470-foot-long research vessel in the Atlantic Ocean. Not far from the ...
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Moon had an ancient magma ocean
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has uncovered evidence of a former magma ocean near the ... the Moon’s mantle formed as heavier materials sank inward while lighter rocks floated to the surface ...
Why is the ocean water always salty?
The article examines the origins of ocean salinity through processes like weathering, erosion, volcanic activity, and ...
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There was once an ancient ocean filled with magma on the moon, scientists say
The loss of the magma played a crucial role in the moon's landscape formation. There was once a magma-filled ocean on the south ... made a historic touchdown near the south pole of the moon ...
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Was the moon a blisteringly hot world? Our lunar neighbour was once covered with an ocean of molten rock, data from India's Chandrayaan-3 rover suggests
When Chandrayaan-3 landed near the moon's south ... to the surface of the molten rock during the moon's formation. This supports the 'Lunar Magma Ocean' (LMO) theory which claims the whole ...