Moon is More Geologically Active than Previously Thought

Feb 18, 2026 - 15:00
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Moon is More Geologically Active than Previously Thought
A small mare ridge in Northeast Mare Imbrium taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera. Image credit: NASA / GSFC / Arizona State University.

Planetary scientists have identified thousands of small mare ridges (SMRs) across the Moon’s maria, pointing to active tectonic forces that may shape the next era of space exploration.

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