Unraveling the Geological Mysteries of Mercury with Salt
Scientists have recently unveiled some of the geological mysteries of Mercury, the planet closest to the sun. After analyzing data collected by NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft, researchers have determined that a large portion of the planet’s surface is covered in a layer of salt. This layer of salt is believed to have been created by the evaporation of a primordial ocean that once existed on Mercury’s surface. The findings provide insight into how Mercury’s surface has evolved over time, and could help scientists get a better understanding of the planet’s geological history.
source: Phys.org