Dramatic volcanism forged Mercury's surface

Friday, July 4, 2008 - 01:14 in Astronomy & Space

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Volcanic activity has played a central role in forging the surface of Mercury, scientists said on Thursday based on data collected by a NASA spacecraft that zoomed past the closest planet to the sun in January.

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