The moon has a global dichotomy, with its near and far sides having different geomorphology, topography, chemical composition ...

"Basalt is actually the most common rock type on Earth, it covers most of the oceanic floors and around 10% of the continents. Wherever there's basalt and water, this model would work", says ...

By probing chemical processes observed in the Earth's hot mantle, scientists have started developing a library of basalt-based spectral signatures that not only will help reveal the composition of ...

After analyzing the sample brought by Chang'e-6, researchers found that the moon’s oldest and deepest crater on its far side ...

Oregon’s state geologist is pitching a novel idea of using the region’s rocky basalt layer – born of lava that flowed ...

Basalt rock comprises most of County Antrim ... they are created by great heat or pressure transforming other rock types. For instance, hot, molten lava underground can heat up nearby rocks ...