NASA | Planetary CSI: Crater Science Investigations

The video explores the study of impact craters to understand Earth's history. Due to erosion, Earth's craters are not ideal for study, so scientists turn to the Moon's Lynnae Crater, which is well-preserved. Using data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, scientists confirm Lynnae's suitability for comparison. The crater's shape, resembling an upside-down cone, offers new insights into crater formation and evolution on Earth, the Moon, and other planets. This research helps scientists understand landform changes over time due to weather and climate.

What unexpected shape have scientists discovered that lunar craters resemble?

In what ways do the findings from lunar craters help us understand geological processes on Earth?