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The Moon Is Shrinking — And It’s Causing Moonquakes
Season 3
Episode 322
Published 5 days, 13 hours ago
Description
New research published in The Planetary Science Journal suggests the Moon is more tectonically active than once believed. Scientists have mapped thousands of small mare ridges—young geological features formed as the Moon slowly contracts.
These structures appear linked to lobate scarps, indicating the lunar crust is still shrinking and capable of generating moonquakes. The discovery reshapes our understanding of lunar stability and could be crucial for selecting safe landing sites and protecting future astronauts on upcoming Moon missions.
This episode includes AI-generated content.
These structures appear linked to lobate scarps, indicating the lunar crust is still shrinking and capable of generating moonquakes. The discovery reshapes our understanding of lunar stability and could be crucial for selecting safe landing sites and protecting future astronauts on upcoming Moon missions.
This episode includes AI-generated content.