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Explosion on Moon Spreads Moondust

Posted by Zonk on from the what-did-you-do-pinky? dept.

Jotii writes "NASA scientists have observed an explosion on the moon. The blast, equal in energy to about 70 kg of TNT, occurred near the edge of Marethe Sea of Rains on Nov. 7, 2005, when a 12-centimeter-wide meteoroid slammed into the ground. The main danger of such explosions is the static and toxic moondust, which is thrown around."

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  1. News Flash... by flynns · · Score: 1, Redundant

    NEWS FLASH!!! Big rock hits another rock full of dust! DUST CLOUD RESULTS!!!! /panic

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    'If you're flammable and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit.'