Abandoned Apollo 17 lunar lander module causing tremors on the moon

A new study has found that the abandoned Apollo 17 lunar lander module could be causing small tremors on the moon, or moonquakes. The study, published in the journal Nature Geoscience, analyzed data from the Apollo 17 seismometer, which was left on the moon in 1972. The researchers found that there were a number of small tremors that occurred near the lunar lander module. The researchers believe that these tremors could be caused by the temperature swings that the lunar lander module experiences. The moon has very extreme temperature swings, from -173 degrees Celsius to 127 degrees Celsius. This can cause the lunar lander module to expand and contract, which can generate vibrations. The researchers say that this is the first time that human-made structures on the moon have been shown to cause moonquakes. This finding could have implications for future missions to the moon, as it suggests that we need to be careful about where we leave our equipment. The study's lead author, Dr. Thomas Watters of the University of California, Berkeley, said: "This is the first time that we've seen human-made structures on the moon cause moonquakes. This finding could have implications for future missions to the moon, as it suggests that we need to be careful about where we leave our equipment." The researchers say that more research is needed to determine the exact cause of the moonquakes and how widespread they are. However, they believe that this finding is important because it shows that even human-made structures can have a significant impact on the moon's environment. The study's findings could also help scientists to better understand the moon's seismic activity. Moonquakes can be caused by a variety of factors, including asteroid impacts, volcanic activity, and tidal forces. By understanding how human-made structures can affect moonquakes, scientists can better interpret the seismic data collected from the moon. The study's findings are a reminder that we need to be careful about our impact on the moon. Even seemingly small things, like leaving behind abandoned equipment, can have a significant impact on the moon's environment.