Researchers have discovered astonishing geological formations on the surface of the Moon, characterized by deep valleys reminiscent of the Earth's "Grand Canyon."
These vast valleys, called "Vallis Schrödinger" and "Vallis Planck", are believed to have been formed following an extremely violent meteorite impact in the distant past.
Located on the far side of the Moon, near the South Pole, these impressive structures extend over several hundred kilometers and reach a depth of between 2,7 and 3,5 kilometers.
According to a study by David Kring, a researcher at the American Lunar and Planetary Institute, these gigantic formations are the result of a cataclysmic impact dating back approximately 3,8 billion years.
Surprisingly, as the ScienceAlert website indicates, this spectacular process took place in less than 10 minutes.
Scientific models also suggest that debris from the impact was scattered far beyond the lunar south pole, which could point the future Artemis 3 mission, scheduled for 2027, toward areas rich in ancient minerals.
This discovery sheds new light on the history and structure of the Moon, while opening up promising prospects for the exploration of space resources in the years to come.
