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The Lunar Alarm Clock: New Study Characterizes Regular Moonquakes
Caltech
Abandoned Apollo 17 lunar lander module is causing tremors on the moon

Scientists find that Apollo 17`s left-over tech causing moonquakes on the lunar surface

Every Night and Every Morning, the Moon Rumbles With Tiny Quakes
Welcome, fellow space enthusiasts, to a mind-blowing journey through the Moon's mysterious past and its 'Lunar Alarm Clock' that could revolutionize future lunar missions! 🌕🔔"
Billions of years ago, when our Moon was young, it was a fiery hotbed of geological activity. Picture this - quakes, volcanic eruptions, and outgassing that would make Earth's landscapes pale in comparison!"
Now, here's the mind-boggling part – because the Moon is an airless wonder, traces of this ancient chaos have been preserved! Extinct volcanoes, lava tubes, and more are our 'time capsules' of lunar history!"
But wait, here's the twist - the Moon may seem quiet now, but it's not entirely snoozing! It still experiences 'moonquakes' thanks to Earth's gravitational pull and some cosmic temperature games."
Cue the heroes of space exploration - the Apollo missions! They brought us cutting-edge science and, most importantly, seismometers to measure the Moon's heartbeat."
Fast forward to today, and a team of brilliant minds from Caltech, led by Francesco Civilini, are shaking up lunar history!"
They've crunched the numbers, dived into data, and guess what? These moonquakes have a secret schedule – they coincide with the Sun's rise and fall, like a 'Lunar Alarm Clock'!"
Meet the dream team – Francesco Civilini, Renee Weber, and Allen Husker, on a mission to unlock the Moon's secrets!"
Now, let's dive deeper into the Moon's 'thermal quakes.' It's all about temperature! Imagine scorching 250°F in the day and freezing -208°F at night!"
Apollo 17 left us a treasure – seismometers! They've collected dust and data for ages. But our researchers gave them a new lease on life with machine learning magic!"
Hold onto your helmets! There's a morning surprise! Vibrations near the lunar lander as the Sun kissed it. Like clockwork, every few minutes!
Now, why should you care? Because these findings are shaping the future! NASA's Artemis Program, lunar bases, and even the search for water ice – it's all connected!
Seismic activity isn't just shaking things up; it's helping us unravel the Moon's secrets! We're probing beneath the surface, finding hidden materials, and more!
So there you have it, folks! The Moon, our silent neighbor, still holds mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Thanks to these seismic heroes, we're one step closer to unlocking its secrets!
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