Mercury’s surface reveals a surprisingly fiery past

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What happened

Scientists have discovered that Mercury’s surface contains far less silicon dioxide than previously thought, pointing to an unexpectedly hot volcanic past.

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  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:28:22 UTC.

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