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Moon may have formed in just 5 hours, new simulations suggest

Nautilus publishes detailed breakdown of methodology and implications

2 Sep 11 10:00 AM · 12d ago · 1 article · 1 post · 2 sources · development 2 of 2

Science writer David Nield explains how the new model's inclusion of material strength changes moon formation understanding, noting that previous simulations treated colliding bodies as fluids rather than solid rock.

Nautilus publishes detailed breakdown of methodology and implications
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“When you simulate the Earth and the moon as colliding bodies with geologic properties, it changes how the moon forms out of that impact—that's something we considered unnecessary before.”

Adeene Denton

Adeene Denton Lead author, Southwest Research InstituteUniversity of Arizona and Southwest Research Institute Research institutions

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  1. 4 outlets The Moon May Have Been Created in Just Five Hours

    first by Nautilus, 12d ago · also The Cool Down, SciTechDaily, Nautilus | Science Connected

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