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Science & Breakthroughs

Mercury’s surface reveals a surprisingly fiery past

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Mercury’s surface reveals a surprisingly fiery past

Scientists have discovered that Mercury’s surface contains far less silicon dioxide than previously thought, pointing to an unexpectedly hot volcanic past. The finding suggests ancient lava may have originated from deeper, more extensively melted parts of the planet’s mantle.

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