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American Focus > Blog > Tech and Science > 10 Minutes of Violence Gave The Moon Its Very Own ‘Grand Canyons’ : ScienceAlert
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10 Minutes of Violence Gave The Moon Its Very Own ‘Grand Canyons’ : ScienceAlert

Last updated: February 4, 2025 2:01 pm
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The Grand Canyon in Arizona is a stunning natural wonder that has been formed over millions of years by the relentless erosion of the Colorado River. However, the Earth is not the only celestial body in our Solar System that boasts impressive canyons and gorges. The Moon also has its own versions of canyons that rival Earth’s Grand Canyon, albeit with a different formation process due to the absence of liquid water.

Recent research has shed light on the creation of two massive canyons on the Moon, known as Vallis Schrödinger and Vallis Planck. These canyons, emanating from the Schrödinger crater near the lunar south pole, are gigantic in size, measuring 270 kilometers long and 2.7 kilometers deep, and 280 kilometers long and 3.5 kilometers deep, respectively. Comparatively, the Grand Canyon on Earth is longer but shallower.

Scientists, led by planetary scientist David Kring from the US Lunar and Planetary Institute, have proposed that these lunar canyons were formed as a result of a colossal impact event. By analyzing photos of the Moon’s surface and mapping the distribution of ejecta from the Schrödinger impact, the researchers were able to reconstruct the event and determine that the impact was asymmetrical and intense, with material traveling at high speeds.

The energy required to produce the fallout from this impact was estimated to be significantly higher than the energy of all nuclear weapons on Earth combined. Despite the violent nature of the impact, the upcoming Artemis III lunar mission, scheduled for 2027, is set to explore the lunar far side near the south pole, where the canyons are located. The landing sites for the mission have not yet been determined, but the researchers believe that the impact ejecta has been mostly dispersed away from these areas, providing the astronauts with access to older mineral deposits for study.

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The findings of this research, published in Nature Communications, have significant implications for lunar exploration and our understanding of the Moon’s geological history. As the Artemis III mission unfolds, it is expected to provide valuable insights into the formation of these lunar canyons and the impact events that shaped the Moon billions of years ago. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting mission and the discoveries it may uncover.

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