Moon Craters a Window to Earth's Past

  • Released Monday, July 22, 2019
  • ID: 13136

Rock abundance dates craters. In older craters rocks have been ground to soil over millions of years by a constant rain of tiny meteorites.

Rock abundance dates craters. In older craters rocks have been ground to soil over millions of years by a constant rain of tiny meteorites.

On Earth, the history of known craters shows in increase in impacts about 290 million years ago.

On Earth, the history of known craters shows in increase in impacts about 290 million years ago.

The craters on the Moon show the same increase in frequency at 290 million years ago. Scientists are still investigating why.

The craters on the Moon show the same increase in frequency at 290 million years ago. Scientists are still investigating why.

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