Most volcanic activity on Mercury stopped about 3.5 billion years ago
Friday, August 5, 2016 - 14:01
in Earth & Climate
New research from North Carolina State University finds that major volcanic activity on the planet Mercury most likely ended about 3.5 billion years ago. These findings add insight into the geological evolution of Mercury in particular, and what happens when rocky planets cool and contract in general. There are two types of volcanic activity: effusive […]