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Unexpected Discovery | Meteorite Exposes Greater Water Content in Early Moon's Crust

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Unanticipated Revelation | Meteorite Uncovers Extensive Water Reservoir in Early Moon's Crust Unanticipated Revelation | Meteorite Uncovers Extensive Water Reservoir in Early Moon's Crust Unveiling the Moon's Watery Past | Insights from a Meteorite Introduction : When contemplating the Moon, the adjective "damp" is not typically the first that comes to mind. Often viewed as a dry, gray sphere of dust and ancient volcanic rock, the Moon has long been considered devoid of significant water bodies.  However, recent findings from a meteorite of lunar origin challenge this notion, revealing a surprising aspect of the Moon's history. A Watery Revelation :  In a groundbreaking analysis led by lunar geoscientist Tara Hayden from the University of Western Ontario, researchers discovered a mineral, apatite, in a lunar meteorite.  This marks the first sighting of apatite in lunar material, offering a unique glimpse into the Moon's early crust. Hayden expresses excit...