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Why the China Mars rover’s landing site has geologists excited
Nature.com   18 May 2021   China  
China’s Mars rover Zhurong has yet to drive off its lander and start exploring.Credit: Xinhua/Alamy
Now that they know the general landing location of China’s Zhurong Mars rover, scientists are rushing to analyse satellite images and geological maps to pinpoint intriguing features. Of particular significance is a possible mud volcano — a type ...
Scientists compile the first comprehensive geological map of the Moon
New Atlas   22 April 2020  
Drawing on data from satellites and Apollo-era missions, scientists at the US Geological Survey (USGS), NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute have pieced together what they say is the first comprehensive geological map of the Moon. Our 4.5-billion-year-old ...
Rock around the block
Geographical   22 February 2016   UK   UK  
Lots of obsidian (basalt in real life) beneath the soil on the Isle of Skye (Image: BGS)
The British Geological Survey is using Minecraft to create huge maps of Great BritainCombing its long records of geological data with modern videogames, The British Geological Survey (BGS) has created a sprawling map of Great Britain using the ridiculously ...