Chandrayaan-3's Lunar Seismic Findings Unveil Hidden Moon Mysteries

Preliminary analysis by ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 has detected seismic activities on the Moon's surface. The Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) recorded 190 hours of data, identifying over 250 distinct signals. Detailed studies are required to understand these signals, particularly 50 uncorrelated ones. Further research is crucial to gain deeper insights.

Preliminary analysis from ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission has detected seismic activity on the Moon, potentially caused by meteorite impact or heat-related effects. The findings were recorded by the Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA), which logged 190 hours of data during the mission.

Researchers identified over 250 distinct seismic signals, with about 200 attributed to the physical movements of the rover and lander operations. However, 50 signals remain uncorrelated, possibly linked to micrometeorite impact or thermal effects.

The ILSA study, published in the journal Icarus, underscores the need for detailed analysis to decode these uncorrelated events. Notably, ILSA is the first instrument to record seismic data from the Moon's polar region, marking a significant scientific milestone.

(With inputs from agencies.)