"Shrinking Moon Raises Moonquake Alert for Artemis Astronauts"

The moon has been shrinking, causing surface warping and the formation of faults that lead to moonquakes and landslides, particularly in the lunar south polar region where NASA plans to land for the Artemis III mission. Shallow moonquakes, similar to earthquakes but lasting longer, could pose risks to human settlements on the moon due to the loose, gravel-like surface material. Scientists are mapping out dangerous areas for human exploration and working to prepare for the safety of astronauts and infrastructure for the upcoming Artemis missions.