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»» Mercury's MESSENGER Spacecraft Results Provide Surprises
[Thursday, July 3, 2008] Volcanism has played a more extensive role in shaping the surface of Mercury than scientists had thought. This result comes from multispectral imaging data gathered in January 2008 by MESSENGER, the latest spacecraft to visit the Sun's innermost planet.
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»» Volcanic Activity Shaped Mercury After All
[Friday, July 4, 2008] A research team led by Brown University planetary geologist James Head has determined that volcanism played a central role in forming Mercury's surface.
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