The Moon contracts, buckling its crust into ridges and scarps. A new study reveals these "wrinkles" are everywhere
Sandeep K S
15 hours ago
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The image highlights the discovery of 1,114 new Small Mare Ridges (SMRs) on the Moon, increasing the total to 2,634. These findings suggest recent tectonic activity, indicating the Moon is shrinking as its crust compresses. The implications include widespread sources of moonquakes and the necessity to reassess lunar landing sites for safety in future missions, especially the Artemis Program.
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