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The moon was once covered by an ocean of molten rock, data from India's space mission suggests (phys.org)
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[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Probably from when it got popped out of Earth by a massive strike, which is I believe the theory.

[–] Cocodapuf@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Although, I think our theories say that most planets have an ocean of molten rock at some point in their creation, right? Isn't that part of the planet creation process?

Though of course, finding actual evidence to support those theories is always good.

[–] MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

Imagine the view from Earth!

[–] finickydesert@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

So the moon had a ocean at one point

[–] Cocodapuf@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

That's what it says!

Not so much conducive to life, but it's still an ocean!

[–] finickydesert@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago

It was a joke