Mystery behind Mercury Halfway Solved

Multispectral imaging data collected by NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft during its first fly-by in January this year reveals that volcanism was one of the essential factors that contributed to the shaping of the surface of Mercury. The spacecraft was able to distinguish surface rock units th... [ read more >> ]

Mercury's surface appears to have been influenced by volcanic activity, shows a low iron content

Image comment: Mercury's surface appears to have been influenced by volcanic activity, shows a low iron content
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Mercury's surface appears to have been influenced by volcanic activity, shows a low iron content