Constraining the evolutionary history of the Moon and the inner solar system: a case for new returned lunar samples
The Moon is the only planetary body other than the Earth for which samples have been
collected in situ by humans and robotic missions and returned to Earth. Scientific …
collected in situ by humans and robotic missions and returned to Earth. Scientific …
The structure and evolution of the lunar interior
JC Andrews-Hanna, RC Weber… - … in Mineralogy and …, 2023 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
The internal structure of the Moon, from surface to core, preserves a record of its evolution
from accretion to present-day. The structure of the Moon is unique in the Solar System by …
from accretion to present-day. The structure of the Moon is unique in the Solar System by …
Tidal evolution of the Moon from a high-obliquity, high-angular-momentum Earth
In the giant-impact hypothesis for lunar origin, the Moon accreted from an equatorial circum-
terrestrial disk; however, the current lunar orbital inclination of five degrees requires a …
terrestrial disk; however, the current lunar orbital inclination of five degrees requires a …
Dynamical history of the Uranian system
M Ćuk, M El Moutamid… - The Planetary Science …, 2020 - iopscience.iop.org
We numerically simulate the past tidal evolution of the five large moons of Uranus (Miranda,
Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon). We find that the most recent major mean–motion …
Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon). We find that the most recent major mean–motion …
Iapetus' geophysics: Rotation rate, shape, and equatorial ridge
Iapetus has preserved evidence that constrains the modeling of its geophysical history from
the time of its accretion until now. The evidence is (a) its present 79.33-day rotation or spin …
the time of its accretion until now. The evidence is (a) its present 79.33-day rotation or spin …
Tidal evolution of the evection resonance/quasi‐resonance and the angular momentum of the Earth‐Moon system
Forming the Moon by a high‐angular momentum impact may explain the Earth‐Moon
isotopic similarities; however, the post‐impact angular momentum needs to be reduced by a …
isotopic similarities; however, the post‐impact angular momentum needs to be reduced by a …
Coupled thermal–orbital evolution of the early Moon
Coupled thermal–orbital histories of early lunar evolution are considered in a simple model.
We consider a plagioclase lid, overlying a magma ocean, overlying a solid mantle. Tidal …
We consider a plagioclase lid, overlying a magma ocean, overlying a solid mantle. Tidal …
Dissipation at tidal and seismic frequencies in a melt‐free Moon
We calculate viscoelastic dissipation in the Moon using a rheological (extended Burgers)
model based on laboratory deformation of melt‐free polycrystalline olivine. Lunar …
model based on laboratory deformation of melt‐free polycrystalline olivine. Lunar …
Lunar mare volcanism: where did the magmas come from?
The first rocks to be returned from the Moon by the Apollo 11 astronauts were basalts from
the mare basins. Analysis of these rocks led to the hypothesis that the mare lavas were …
the mare basins. Analysis of these rocks led to the hypothesis that the mare lavas were …
The physical mechanisms of deep moonquakes and intermediate-depth earthquakes: How similar and how different?
We here review the characteristics of deep moonquakes (DMQ) and conclude that they
share many common features with certain categories of intermediate-depth earthquakes …
share many common features with certain categories of intermediate-depth earthquakes …