moonquakes

/ˈmunˌkweɪks/
noun
  1. Plural of moonquake; shaking or vibrations on the surface of the moon.
    • Deep moonquakes occur hundreds of miles below the surface and happen regularly.
    • Some moonquakes are caused by meteorite impacts, while others come from tidal forces.
    • The data from the Apollo missions revealed thousands of moonquakes over several years.
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