Mafic Mound (IMAGE) Brown University Caption Volcanic processes touched off by a massive impact appear to have created Mafic Mound, a strange feature near the moon's south pole. Credit NASA/Goddard/Arizona State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.