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Or is Earth the only world in the inner solar system with caves.
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This is incorrect. Lunar seismic events occur as a consequence of tidal stresses, meteoroid impact and possible tensions generated in association with ongoing mantle cooling.Chronos said:The moon is not tectonically active so they would be quite stable.
Was that humour? I've never heard -14oCelsius called balmy before.Chronos said:The temperature would be a balmy 7 degrees Fahrenheit a couple hundred feet below the lunar surface ...
My view is not unconventional. Your knowledge of geology appears to be limited.Chronos said:I do not dispute seismic activity on the moon, merely your unconventional view of tectonics.
This is a very delayed reply. Apologies for that. I consider that I have a good understanding of how to interpret the wealth of research related to the issue, including that from the LPI. I believe I have demonstrated that with the citations I have provided.Chronos said:Ophiolite, apparently you consider yourself more an authority on tectonics than the Lunar and Planetary Institute. .
This is a science forum. I do make the assumption that members will welcome the correction of statements that are wrong. If something is incorrect I believe the appropriate response is to point this out. The objective is not to provoke, but to inform.Chronos said:Your enthusiasm is laudatory, responding to posts with 'this is incorrect' could be viewed as provocative.
I abhor that behaviour in others. If I appear guilty of it, it is due to misinterpretation on my part. Point out where I have done it and I shall correct it.Chronos said:Furthermore, asserting dissent in matters that were never disputed is disingenuous..
It certainly raises doubts. I think considerably more research would be required to determine if these were reasonable, or not.Chronos said:. Are you saying the moon suffers sufficient tidal and impact stresses to raise reasonable doubts over the stability of lunar lava tubes? As I recall, this was the original issue.
Yes, there is evidence that there are natural caves on the Moon.
The most accepted theory is that the caves were formed by lava tubes, where molten lava flowed underneath the surface and left behind hollow spaces as it cooled and solidified.
The size of the caves on the Moon can vary, but they have been estimated to be as wide as 1 kilometer and as long as several kilometers.
Currently, no caves on the Moon have been explored by humans. However, there have been missions that have explored and mapped lunar caves using spacecraft and robots.
Some scientists believe that these caves could potentially be used as shelter for future human missions to the Moon, as they could provide protection from extreme temperatures and radiation. However, more research and exploration is needed to determine their suitability for human habitation.