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In a groundbreaking study, scientists have revisted the hypothesis surrounding the formation of the Moon and its connection to a proto-planet called Theia.
While prior theories focused on Theia’s collision with Earth, ejecting debris to create the Moon, a new international, interdisciplinary research effort reveals that Theia’s influence on the solar system may persist.
The study, published in the journal Nature, introduces the concept of Large Low-Velocity Provinces (LLVP)deep within the Earth’s mantle, potentially remnants of Theia.
The recently published study in the journal Nature provides significant novel insights, delving not just into the Earth’s internal structure but also shedding light on its long-term evolution and the formation of the inner solar system.
The prevailing theory of the Moon’s formation posited a giant impact around 4.5 billion years ago, with Earth colliding with Theia to create the moon from the resulting debris.
