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Water Found Deep Inside the Moon (nationalgeographic.com)

Posted by msmash on from the unravelling-mysteries dept.

From a report: There's even more water on the moon than we previously thought, according to new analysis of tiny glass beads left over from ancient volcanic eruptions. The naturally occurring beads were collected in the 1970s as part of the Apollo 15 and 17 missions, which landed near zones of volcanic activity. The beads formed when magma bursting onto the surface crystallized in such a way that water became trapped inside. However, scientists couldn't be sure if the Apollo samples are unique or if other volcanic flows on the moon are filled with water-bearing glass. In a new study published today in Nature Geoscience, scientists reexamined the Apollo samples and used more recent satellite data to look for signs of water-bearing beads elsewhere on the moon. They found that the volcanic deposits are indeed widespread, which suggests that the material inside the moon is wetter than previously thought.

12 comments

  1. Available on Amazon... by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 0

    Glass moon beads for sale! Hurry before they're all gone!! Time to replace that pet moon rock from the 1960's!!!

    1. Re:Available on Amazon... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1

      Don't you have better things to do, like work? Or maybe that massive coronary you're speeding towards?

    2. Re:Available on Amazon... by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 1

      Don't you have better things to do, like work?

      Nope. Next data drop probably won't be until after Labor Day. I'll be surprised if it shows up sooner. I've written enough tech docs for this month.

      Or maybe that massive coronary you're speeding towards?

      The one I'm supposed to have when I was [10|20|30|40]-years-old? The Great Earthquake is more likely to happen and I've only been waiting 30+ years for that one.

    3. Re:Available on Amazon... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Direct Amazon link! Don't feed the whales!

    4. Re:Available on Amazon... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Until it does happen, and then it's too late.

      Boom-boom, boom-boom, boom-boom, KABOOM!!!

    5. Re:Available on Amazon... by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 1

      Until it does happen, and then it's too late.

      Until then, it's not a concern. I diet and I exercise. I haven't exhibited any heart-related symptoms for 30+ years.

    6. Re:Available on Amazon... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Neither did John Ritter.

    7. Re:Available on Amazon... by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 1

      Neither did John Ritter.

      Who was a smoker. I've never smoked and I haven't had high blood pressure in 30+ years.

  2. So, rocks from Antarctica show volcanic activity? by Thing+1 · · Score: 1, Troll

    Werner Von Braun's tombstone has this inscription: "Psalms 19:1". Which is, "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."

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    I feel fantastic, and I'm still alive.
  3. "Water Found Deep Inside the Moon" by hyades1 · · Score: 0

    Sounds great. I'll get this at once!

    Now, can anybody tell me where to find the sequels? I hear "Water Found Inside the Moon" and "Water Found All Over the Face of the Moon" can leave you with carpal tunnel and a serious wrist sprain.

    I want them for a friend, of course.

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    I've calculated my velocity with such exquisite precision that I have no idea where I am.