Moonquakes shook Apollo 17’s landing zone—and they could challenge the safety of future lunar outposts.
Date:
December 7, 2025
Source:
University of Maryland
Summary:
Scientists have discovered that moonquakes, not meteoroids, are responsible for shifting terrain near the Apollo 17 landing site.
Their analysis points to a still-active fault that has been generating quakes for millions of years.
While the danger to short missions is low, long-term lunar bases could face increasing risk.
The findings urge future planners to avoid building near scarps and to prioritize new seismic instruments.
Link:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251205054743.htm
| Date | Sujet | # | Auteur | |
| 8 Dec 25 |  New moonquake discovery could change NASA's Moon plans | 1 | Jan Panteltje |
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