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Giant-Impact-Hypothesis-0.mp3
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A SCIENCE NOTE
The Giant Impact Hypothesis (also called the Theia Impact Hypothesis) is the leading theory for the Moon’s formation. It proposes that around 4.5 billion years ago, a Mars-sized body, often referred to as Theia, collided with the early Earth. This massive impact ejected a significant amount of debris into orbit, which eventually coalesced to form the Moon.
Evidence supporting this theory includes:
The Moon’s composition, which is similar to Earth’s mantle.
The Moon’s lack of a significant iron core, suggesting it was formed from Earth’s outer layers.
Computer simulations showing that such an impact could create a Moon with the observed characteristics.
By Giant-Impact-Hypothesis-0.mp3
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Verse 2]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
A SCIENCE NOTE
The Giant Impact Hypothesis (also called the Theia Impact Hypothesis) is the leading theory for the Moon’s formation. It proposes that around 4.5 billion years ago, a Mars-sized body, often referred to as Theia, collided with the early Earth. This massive impact ejected a significant amount of debris into orbit, which eventually coalesced to form the Moon.
Evidence supporting this theory includes:
The Moon’s composition, which is similar to Earth’s mantle.
The Moon’s lack of a significant iron core, suggesting it was formed from Earth’s outer layers.
Computer simulations showing that such an impact could create a Moon with the observed characteristics.