Volcanism is a fundamental process in the geological evolution of the Moon, providing clues
to the composition and structure of the mantle, the location and duration of interior melting …

We used infrared data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Diviner Lunar
Radiometer Experiment to globally map thermophysical properties of the Moon's regolith …

The modern surface of the Moon is primarily influenced by impact processes. While
volcanism was active until perhaps 3.0 Ga and tectonic activity may still persist, it is the …

The lunar-solar wind plasma interaction is driven by the Sun, as the Moon does not support
an intrinsic magnetic field or a significant atmosphere (Russell et al. 1974; Stern 1999; Ness …

Human planetary exploration and colonization efforts are reliant on the ability to safely
interact with planetary surfaces and to leverage local regolith as a resource. The high-cost …

We use new estimates of the total content and speciation of volatiles released during the
ascent and eruption of lunar mare basalt magma to model the generation and behavior of …

Irregular mare patches (IMPs) are enigmatic volcanic features on the Moon's surface, whose
lack of cratering and crisp appearance imply they formed< 100 Ma ago,∼ 1 Ga after the …

Lunar red spots are small spectrally red features that have been proposed to be the result of
non-mare volcanism. Studies have shown that a number of red spots are silicic, and are …

A collection of dark mantles covering volcanic domes and surrounding rilles were examined.
Remotely sensed information on FeO and TiO 2 content, clinopyroxene (CPX) and olivine …

Irregular mare patches (IMPs) are enigmatic features in the lunar maria that are
characterized as having smooth mounds surrounded by uneven or blocky terrain. The IMPs …