The social discussions highlight the importance of the discovered 2.83-billion-year-old basalt, with many posts emphasizing its significance for understanding lunar volcanism and composition, using words like 'important', 'reveals', and 'study', which demonstrate both curiosity and recognition of the study's scientific value.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge and support the significance of the findings about the lunar basalt's age and composition.
InterestHigh interest
Participants show high interest, reflected in detailed references to dating methods and the Moon's volcanic history.
EngagementModerate engagement
Posts vary from simple sharing to some elaboration on geological implications, indicating moderate active engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
The potential insights into lunar geology and the Moon's volcanic past suggest a moderate overall impact on scientific understanding.
Abstract in brief
Remote sensing reveals that the far side of the Moon has distinct geology and rock composition compared to the nearside, particularly in its abundance of potassium, rare earth elements, and phosphorus (KREEP).
The Chang'e-6 spacecraft collected samples from the South Pole-Aitken basin, which were dated using lead-lead and rubidium-strontium isotopes, yielding an age of approximately 2830 million years, marking the timing of volcanic activity in that region.
Isotope analysis indicates that the basalt formed from lunar mantle material that was depleted in incompatible elements and largely lacked KREEP, suggesting different geological processes at work on the far side of the Moon.
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Ces études montrent que la Lune a connu un volcanisme actif pendant des milliards d’années avant de devenir l’environnement presque immobile que nous connaissons aujourd’hui.
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Using radiometric dating, researchers in Science studied fragments of volcanic basalt collected by Chang’e-6 from the far side of the Moon, determining that the samples formed 2.8 billion years ago.
Learn more: https://t.co/PNzKH8H4RY https://t.co/7UqIyZIUau
Nov 19, 2024 · 39 likes · 4 shares · 4,539,513 followersView post →
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Using radiometric dating, researchers in Science studied fragments of volcanic basalt collected by Chang’e-6 from the far side of the Moon, determining that the samples formed 2.8 billion years ago.
Learn more: https://t.co/PNzKH8H4RY https://t.co/GLXfugA8W0
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Keith Smith
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The Chang'e-6 spacecraft collected a sample from the far side of the #Moon. Cui, Yang et al. report it contains volcanic basalt that formed 2.8 billion years ago. They discuss the composition, origin of the volcanism and implications for crater chronology.
https://t.co/VGyj6HRWlt https://t.co/ZzjuPQSJyd
Nov 15, 2024 · 21 likes · 6 shares · 806 followersView post →
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Keith Smith
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@NewsfromScience @NerdyChristie This paper has now been published in final print format, with my editor's summary. #Moon
https://t.co/L0gFMD6ttr https://t.co/aEj5pZlRi3
Dec 20, 2024 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 806 followersView post →
Chang'e-6 collected samples from the Moon's far side, revealing basalt roughly 2.83 billion years old. This suggests recent volcanic activity on the Moon's far side and provides insights into its distinct geological…
Samples from the Moon's far side reveal distinct geology and volcanic history. Collected by Chang'e-6, these 2.83-billion-year-old basalts offer new understanding of lunar formation, mantle processes, and the…
A sample of the #Moon’s far side retrieved by Chang’e-6 contains 2.83-billion-year-old basalt: https://t.co/ZfdiMSrJeh -> thread https://t.co/U9pEQM9QIn
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A sample of the #Moon’s far side retrieved by Chang’e-6 contains 2.83-billion-year-old basalt: www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1... -> thread bsky.app/profile/drke...
RT @DrKeithSmith: @NewsfromScience @NerdyChristie This paper has now been published in final print format, with my editor's summary. #Moon…
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RT @DrKeithSmith: @NewsfromScience @NerdyChristie This paper has now been published in final print format, with my editor's summary. #Moon…
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RT @DrKeithSmith: @NewsfromScience @NerdyChristie This paper has now been published in final print format, with my editor's summary. #Moon…
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Keith Smith
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@NewsfromScience @NerdyChristie This paper has now been published in final print format, with my editor's summary. #Moon
https://t.co/L0gFMD6ttr https://t.co/aEj5pZlRi3
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Luis Navarro
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RT @emulenews: #ScienceMag A sample of the Moon’s far side retrieved by Chang’e-6 contains 2.83-billion-year-old basalt https://t.co/yuyXUg…
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#ScienceMag A sample of the Moon’s far side retrieved by Chang’e-6 contains 2.83-billion-year-old basalt https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adt1093 Pb-Pb and Rb-Sr isotope systems date low-titanium basalt with an age of 2830 ± 5 million years, from "recent" mare volcanism in this basin.
#ScienceMag A sample of the Moon’s far side retrieved by Chang’e-6 contains 2.83-billion-year-old basalt www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... Pb-Pb and Rb-Sr isotope systems date low-titanium basalt with an age of 2830 ± 5 million years, from "recent" mare volcanism in this basin.
#ScienceMag A sample of the Moon’s far side retrieved by Chang’e-6 contains 2.83-billion-year-old basalt https://t.co/yuyXUg89U0 Pb-Pb and Rb-Sr isotope systems date low-titanium basalt with an age of 2830 ± 5 million years, from "recent" mare volcanism in this basin. https://t.co/6Q8NSiDNZc
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A sample of the Moon’s far side retrieved by Chang’e-6 contains 2.83-billion-year-old basalt. @ScienceMagazine
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A sample of the Moon’s far side retrieved by Chang’e-6 contains 2.83-billion-year-old basalt. @science.org
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Ces études montrent que la Lune a connu un volcanisme actif pendant des milliards d’années avant de devenir l’environnement presque immobile que nous connaissons aujourd’hui.
Publication 1 : https://t.co/Rsf8UF2INt
Publication 2 : https://t.co/b9TZdEma7J https://t.co/BgyiQXiZTe
Nov 21, 2024 · 94 likes · 5 shares · 88,111 followersView post →
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RT @ScienceMagazine: Using radiometric dating, researchers in Science studied fragments of volcanic basalt collected by Chang’e-6 from the…
Using radiometric dating, researchers in Science studied fragments of volcanic basalt collected by Chang’e-6 from the far side of the Moon, determining that the samples formed 2.8 billion years ago.
Learn more: https://t.co/PNzKH8H4RY https://t.co/7UqIyZIUau
Nov 19, 2024 · 39 likes · 4 shares · 4,539,513 followersView post →
A sample of the Moon’s far side (South Pole-Aitken basin) retrieved by Chang’e-6 contains 2.83-billion-year-old basalt. This was interpreted as date of volcanism! www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
RT @DrKeithSmith: The Chang'e-6 spacecraft collected a sample from the far side of the #Moon. Cui, Yang et al. report it contains volcanic…
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A sample of the #Moon’s far side retrieved by Chang’e-6 contains 2.83-billion-year-old basalt: https://t.co/Bnzrix4R4p -> A sample from the far side of the Moon: https://t.co/MXaAy5l28q
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A sample of the #Moon’s far side retrieved by Chang’e-6 contains 2.83-billion-year-old basalt: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... -> A sample from the far side of the Moon: www.science.org/content/arti...
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The Chang'e-6 spacecraft collected a sample from the far side of the #Moon. Cui, Yang et al. report it contains volcanic basalt that formed 2.8 billion years ago. They discuss the composition, origin of the volcanism and implications for crater chronology.
https://t.co/VGyj6HRWlt https://t.co/ZzjuPQSJyd
Nov 15, 2024 · 21 likes · 6 shares · 806 followersView post →
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Using radiometric dating, researchers in Science studied fragments of volcanic basalt collected by Chang’e-6 from the far side of the Moon, determining that the samples formed 2.8 billion years ago.
Learn more: https://t.co/PNzKH8H4RY https://t.co/GLXfugA8W0
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