NASA | Recent Geological Activity on the Moon

NASA | Recent Geological Activity on the Moon

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Physics, Science, Social Studies

5th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses recent findings about the moon's geological changes. Initially thought to be shrinking, new evidence shows the moon is also expanding in some areas, forming features called graben. This challenges previous beliefs that the moon was geologically inactive. The video explains how the moon's thermal history and the formation of a magma ocean contribute to these changes. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission has provided evidence of ongoing geological activity, indicating the moon is not as geologically dead as once thought.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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