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Geological evidence for extensive basin ejecta as plains terrains in the Moon's South Polar Region

Space Sciences

Geological evidence for extensive basin ejecta as plains terrains in the Moon's South Polar Region

L. Qiao, L. Xu, et al.

Explore the intriguing findings revealing the unique origins of plains terrains in the Moon's south polar region, identified by Le Qiao, Luyuan Xu, James W. Head, Jian Chen, Yuzheng Zhang, Bo Li, and Zongcheng Ling. Their research suggests a significant impact origin, offering valuable insights for future lunar explorations focused on polar volatiles and the Moon's early bombardment history.

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Abstract
This paper maps over 800 sites of plains terrains in the Moon's south polar region (~46,000 km²), showing higher albedo and lower iron content than volcanic mare plains. This suggests an origin from ejecta-induced debris flows from distant impact craters, particularly the Schrödinger basin. The findings indicate the lunar south polar region experienced contributions from distant basin materials, making these plains priority landing sites for future exploration of lunar polar volatiles and early bombardment history.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Jul 10, 2024
Authors
Le Qiao, Luyuan Xu, James W. Head, Jian Chen, Yuzheng Zhang, Bo Li, Zongcheng Ling
Tags
Moon
south polar region
plains terrains
ejecta-induced debris
impact craters
exploration
lunar volatiles

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