For materials thought to be important in the lunar interior, compressional velocities are estimated and compared with lunar seismic data. The results obtained support the conclusion that the moon is an extremely well differentiated body. This is consistent with thermal history calculations which suggest that the moon was close to or in excess of melting (solidus) temperatures throughout most of its volume early in its history.


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    Title :

    The lunar interior.


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    Publication date :

    1972-12-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English


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