Compton-Belkovich Development Zone: Thorium

The Compton – Belkovich Thorium Zone is an isolated Thorium-rich area on the Th-poor terrain. It is located within the Compton – Belkovich Volcanic Complex on the far side of the Moon, near the north pole, centered at 61.1° N, 99.5° E. It is situated between the Belkovich and the Compton craters, 900 km from the Procellarum KREEP Terrane, which is known for its high KREEP elements abundance.

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