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Lunar fault maps reveal how much the moon is shrinking

First reported Source: Phys.org + 1 moreLast editorial activity
A close-up of cracked, dry ground showcasing severe drought and its impact on land.
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A new study of young tectonic landforms on the moon offers the most detailed estimate yet of how much the moon has contracted as its interior gradually cooled over time.

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