Water found in moon matter counters the long-held belief that Earth's satellite is bone dry, researchers announced today.
Geologists used new technology to coax water molecules from volcanic glasses brought back decades ago by two Apollo missions.
The researchers believe the water was ejected along with magma when "fire fountains" erupted more than three billion years ago from the moon's surface.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Moon Water Found, Raises Questions About Origin Theory
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