# Returned samples indicate volcanism on the Moon 120 million years ago

*PRI Rank #18 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Geology and Paleoclimatology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #18 |
| 18m citations | 45 |
| Journal | Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.adk6635 |
| Corresponding authors | B Wang, Qian W.L. Zhang, Yuyang He, Qiuli Li |
| Institution | Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Geology and Paleoclimatology Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/geology-and-paleoclimatology-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/science.adk6635](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adk6635)

## Topics

Chang'e-5 mission · lunar volcanic glass beads · uranium-lead dating · magma fountains · sulfur isotopes · rare earth elements · thorium enrichment · mantle heat-generating elements · lunar volcanism timing · volcanic glass textures · chemical composition analysis · mantle source geochemistry · Late-stage lunar volcanism · lunar soil samples

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