New Study Reveals Moon's Far Side Shows Signs of Recent Geological Activity

Researchers have identified 266 small ridges on the Moon's far side, suggesting tectonic activity within the last 200 million years.

Scientists from the University of Maryland and Smithsonian Institution discovered 266 previously unknown small ridges on the Moon's far side using advanced mapping techniques.
The ridges, found in volcanic regions called lunar maria, appear to have formed as recently as 14 million years ago, with some activity potentially ongoing.
These findings challenge the long-held belief that the Moon's geological activity ceased billions of years ago after its surface cooled.
The ridges are linked to the Moon's gradual cooling and shrinking, as well as shifts in its orbit, which may still cause seismic activity today.
This discovery has significant implications for future lunar missions, as understanding the Moon's seismic state is critical for planning astronaut bases and infrastructure.