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Just as the Moon produces our tides because of gravitational pull does the Earth produce moonquakes?

Posted - February 11, 2017
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  • 53520
    I'm not sure, but it apparently doesn't produce commas where they should be placed. 

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      February 11, 2017 2:51 PM MST
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  • 6124
    No, (that comma is for Randy) 



    Here's some light reading that explains moonquakes
    https://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=19820038823

    if the above link doesn't help or is too technical
    http://mocomi.com/moonquakes/ This post was edited by Harry at February 11, 2017 4:11 PM MST
      February 11, 2017 4:10 PM MST
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  • 5354
    No, The moon is one solid block of matter, and even if some of it is loose sand it would require a huge amount of force to make it change shape. So even though fine instrument can find 'tidal forces' similar to those on earth, there are no perceptible tides on the moon.
      February 11, 2017 6:40 PM MST
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  • 53520
    "One solid block of matter" and "some of it is loose" are contradictory statements.
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      February 11, 2017 6:51 PM MST
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  • 5354
    You are right, kinda. What I wanted to convey was that there are no fluids up there, to slosh around. no fluid water (well, there may yet be some far under the surface:), no Lava and no molten metals. It is all solids, and solids do not flow easily ;-))
      February 11, 2017 7:22 PM MST
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  • 53520
    I see, thank you.
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      February 11, 2017 7:29 PM MST
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