Yes, maybe these sentences sound a bit strange at the moment. However, in the future it will be quite normal to hear and read such news. Earthquakes on the Moon are also an important issue that needs to be taken precautions now. This is why they are of great concern to tourists planning a vacation on the Moon and astronauts going on missions.

Faults on the Moon pose a danger

For a long time we thought the Moon was geologically dead, but a growing body of evidence has recently revealed that it may not be. A new study by NASA reveals that the Moon may actually still be tectonically active, and that its shrinkage over time has caused moonquakes at its south pole.

The epicenter of strong moonquakes recorded during the Apollo Passive Seismic Experiment is said to be near the south pole. However, the epicenter could not be pinpointed. Researchers have begun further studies to understand the formation of faults and the geological structure of the Moon.

“Our research suggests that strong ground tremors in the south polar region are caused by shifts in existing fault lines or the formation of new faults,” says lead researcher Tom Watters of the Smithsonian Institution.

This evidence suggests ongoing tectonic activity beneath the Moon’s surface. Images taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal young fault lines on the Moon’s surface.

These faults are the result of activity on the surface, along with the general shrinkage of the Moon’s interior as it cools. Experts say that precautions should be taken against landslides caused by faults. This would pose a risk to tourists and astronauts planning future vacations.