
Moonquakes and faults near lunar south pole result of shrinking, study says
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Scientists have researched seismic activity on the moon, which may impact future human landings. Moonquakes can last much longer than earthquakes, study shows.
"Our modeling suggests that shallow moonquakes capable of producing strong ground shaking in the south polar region are possible from slip events on existing faults or the formation of new thrust faults," Tom Watters of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, lead author of a paper on the research, said. "The global distribution of young thrust faults, their potential to be active and the potential to form new thrust faults from ongoing global contraction should be considered when planning the location and stability of permanent outposts on the moon."
Unlike earthquakes, moonquakes can last for hours, a video shared on the Weather Channel's website states.













