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Gravitational Anomalies

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space-science1 year ago•2 min saved

"The Moon's Ancient Inside-Out Transformation Uncovered"

A new study suggests that the Moon may have turned itself inside out 4.2 billion years ago, with dense material sinking into its interior, mixing with the mantle, and resurfacing. Researchers found evidence of this through gravitational anomalies, indicating the presence of dense rocks deep within the lunar interior. This theory, supported by NASA's GRAIL mission, explains the high titanium concentrations found on the Moon's surface and offers a new perspective on its formation. As NASA prepares for the Artemis missions, further evidence is expected to shed light on the Moon's early evolution.

via Gizmodo|

#artemis-missions #formation-theory #gravitational-anomalies

science1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unprecedented Gravitational Anomalies Uncover Massive Seamount Surpassing World's Tallest Building"

Researchers aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's research vessel have discovered four massive seamounts in the deep sea off the coast of South America, with the tallest rising more than 8,000 feet from the ocean floor, making it three times taller than the Burj Khalifa. These extinct underwater volcanoes create gravitational anomalies that can be detected by satellites, and they are considered important marine habitats due to their ability to attract diverse marine life. The discovery is part of the Seabed 2030 project, which aims to map the world's seafloor by the end of the decade.

via Space.com|

#gravitational-anomalies #marine-biology #ocean-exploration

science-and-environment1 year ago•3 min saved

"Discovery of Massive Seamount Dwarfing Tallest Building via Gravitational Anomalies"

Researchers aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's Falkor research vessel have discovered four massive seamounts in the deep sea off the coast of South America, with the tallest rising more than 1.5 miles from the seafloor, making it three times taller than the world's tallest building. These extinct volcanoes create gravitational anomalies detectable by satellites due to their massive size, and are part of a larger effort to map the world's seafloor by the end of the decade. Seamounts are important marine habitats, attracting diverse marine life and serving as biological hotspots.

via Livescience.com|

#deep-sea-exploration #gravitational-anomalies #marine-biodiversity