Volcanic Activity Confirmed on Moon's Far Side

New research reveals volcanic eruptions on the lunar far side persisted for over a billion years.

Chinese Chang’e-6 mission collected the first samples from the Moon's far side, revealing volcanic activity.
Radiometric dating of basalt fragments shows eruptions occurred between 4.2 and 2.8 billion years ago.
Findings highlight a significant geological difference between the Moon's near and far sides.
The study provides crucial data for understanding the Moon's hemispheric dichotomy and volcanic history.
Results published in prestigious journals, Nature and Science, offer new insights into lunar geology.