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Astronaut Photograph Reveals Ancient Lunar-Like Rock Formation in Madagascar

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Astronaut Photograph Reveals Ancient Lunar-Like Rock Formation in Madagascar

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An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a stunning view of anorthosite rock in Madagascar, a geological feature echoing the bright highlands of the Moon. Dating back over 600 million years, the vibrant formation offers scientists and space enthusiasts a rare, magnificent glimpse of lunar-like geology right here on Earth.

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a stunning view of anorthosite rock in Madagascar, a geological feature echoing the bright highlands of the Moon. Dating back over 600 million years, the vibrant formation offers scientists and space enthusiasts a rare, magnificent glimpse of lunar-like geology right here on Earth.

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