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Study Reveals Moon's Origins Linked to Earth's Mantle

1/18/2025

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A groundbreaking study suggests the Moon may have originated from Earth's mantle, upending long-held beliefs about its formation from the protoplanet Theia. By examining oxygen isotopes in lunar samples, researchers uncovered a striking resemblance to Earth's, indicating that water was likely present on our planet much earlier than previously thought.

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A groundbreaking study suggests the Moon may have originated from Earth's mantle, upending long-held beliefs about its formation from the protoplanet Theia. By examining oxygen isotopes in lunar samples, researchers uncovered a striking resemblance to Earth's, indicating that water was likely present on our planet much earlier than previously thought.