Was the Moon-Forming Impact Squishy or Crunchy?
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: A new computer simulation adds a crust to the Earth-smashing planet Theia, showing how a proto-Moon could form from the leftovers.
Source: Eos
DOI: 10.1029/2026eo260337
Author: Matthew Francis
Language: English
Topic: Astro and Planetary Science
Subfield: Space and Planetary Science
Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7223449950