Moonquakes

Moonquakes: Understanding the Moon's Tectonic Forces Could Protect Future Astronauts

• Science Moonquakes: Understanding the Moon’s Tectonic Forces Could Protect Future Astronauts Space agencies and companies looking to set up lunar outposts should build far away f

The Moon is still shrinking and it could trigger more moonquakes

• Scientists map small mare ridges (SMRs), revealing active tectonic features across lunar maria. • SMRs are young, widespread, and indicate recent Moon contraction and stress buil