A team of French scientists has made a momentous discovery: the Moon has a solid inner core, similar to that of the Earth! This finding, published in the journal Nature, revolutionizes our understanding of our planet’s natural satellite. Find out all the details about this discovery in this Inspenet News article.
Iron at the center of the Moon: A link to Earth and a mystery to be solved
Scientists used a technique called lunar seismology, which works like an “artificial earthquake.” They sent lasers to the Moon and measured how seismic waves bounced around its interior, creating a detailed image of its structure.
In the outer layer, the crust, we find rocks and minerals. Deeper inside is the mantle, a hot and soft layer. And now, thanks to this new study, we know that at the center lies a solid inner core, approximately 258 kilometers in radius.
By analyzing seismic waves, researchers determined that the Moon’s inner core is composed mostly of iron, just like Earth’s. This discovery suggests that the Moon and Earth may have formed from similar material in the early days of the Solar System.
This discovery represents a milestone in lunar exploration and opens new avenues for understanding the history and evolution of our natural satellite. Future research will focus on studying the characteristics of the lunar core in greater detail, including its exact composition, temperature and state.
The Moon, a world to discover
The discovery of the Moon’s inner core reminds us that this seemingly familiar satellite still holds many secrets to unravel. Space exploration continues to reveal the wonders of the cosmos and expand our vision of the universe.
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