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Grand Canyon, Moon and Asteroid

Newsweek on MSN · 23h

How an Asteroid Hit the Moon and Made Two 'Grand Canyons'

Two immense canyons on the moon's far side that rival Earth's Grand Canyon were produced by a cataclysmic collision nearly four billion years ago, according to new research published on Tuesday. According to the findings,

CNN on MSN · 22h

Two Grand Canyon-size valleys on the far side of the moon formed within 10 minutes, scientists say

Two Grand Canyon-size features on the far side of the moon were likely formed in about 10 minutes after an unknown object slammed into the moon 3.8 billion years ago.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Asteroid impact on moon blasted two grand canyons in 10 seconds

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of Earth's natural wonders, carved out over millions of years by the gradual erosion power of the Colorado River. Close to the moon's south pole are two canyons each comparable in size to the Grand Canyon that were born in a much different process.

Irish Examiner on MSN1d

How an ancient asteroid strike carved out two Grand Canyons on the Moon

Scientists used photos and data from Nasa’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to map the area and calculate the path of debris.

Ancient asteroid strike carved out grand canyons on Moon

New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the Moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons ...

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