Angular Meteorite Strikes on the Moons Surface

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This discussion focuses on the mechanisms behind irregularly shaped meteorites that can be as small as one-tenth the size of the moon, which leave behind symmetrical craters with shallow floors. It examines the initial conditions of the moon's formation, referencing the widely accepted theory of a colossal collision between Earth and another celestial body that resulted in the moon's creation. Additionally, it touches on a newer and controversial theory suggesting that the moon was ejected from Earth, leading to a deflation of the planet. The conversation emphasizes the need for peer-reviewed research to substantiate these claims.

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An explanation into the mechanisms that make irregular shaped meteorites, including some up one tenth the size of the moon, seemingly vanish, leaving symmetrical craters with surprisingly shallow floors.
Summary: An explanation into the mechanisms that make irregular shaped meteorites, including some up one tenth the size of the moon, seemingly vanish, leaving symmetrical craters with surprisingly shallow floors.

We’re going to look at the initial conditions of the moons formation from the popular theory that the Earth collided with another large heavenly body and literally spun off the moon. And after establishing that solid foundation we’ll a look at a newer, still controversial, theory that the moon was ejected from the Earth causing a deflation on the earth.
 
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Clay Gillespie said:
we’ll a look at a newer, still controversial, theory that the moon was ejected from the Earth

that's isn't a new theory

not really sure where you are intending to go with this thread ??
 
Clay Gillespie said:
Summary: An explanation into the mechanisms that make irregular shaped meteorites, including some up one tenth the size of the moon, seemingly vanish, leaving symmetrical craters with surprisingly shallow floors.

We’re going to look at the initial conditions of the moons formation from the popular theory that the Earth collided with another large heavenly body and literally spun off the moon. And after establishing that solid foundation we’ll a look at a newer, still controversial, theory that the moon was ejected from the Earth causing a deflation on the earth.
Publish your paper in a reputable peer-reviewed scientific journal. Until then, as you know, it cannot be discussed here at the PF.

Thread is closed pending the publishing of the article...
 
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