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Tektites - Volcanic ejecta from the moonThe possibility is considered that tektites are lunar volcanic ejecta, and lunar regions are examined from which tektites could be ejected with the necessary velocities and trajectories to reach the earth. The examined regions include areas around the Lunar Transient Phenomena sites near Censorinus, Messier, Messier A, and Taruntius, the area of Mare Foecunditatis near Secchi X, areas near Cauchy and Capella, and the eastern part of Mare Tranquillitatis. Evidence of acidic volcanic activity in these regions is described in detail, including possible calderas, mudflows, and endogenous domes. It is suggested that the moon is still gently degassing and that more violent eruptions of material may still occur on rare occasions. Remotely-sensed evidence of recent lunar internal activity is noted.
Document ID
19750050845
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Cameron, W. S.
Lowrey, B. E.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1975
Publication Information
Publication: The Moon
Volume: 12
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
75A34917
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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