Large Tunnel Spotted on Moon

Large Tunnel Spotted on Moon

Scientists have spotted a deep hole in the lunar surface. Such tunnels, whose existence has long been hypothetical, could provide shelter for future astronauts or colonists against the harsh radiation and surface temperatures on the moon.

The tunnel goes at least 260 feet down and is believed to open into an underground tunnel more than 1200 feet wide. The discovery is powerful evidence for long, winding tunnels carved by lava beneath the lunar surface. Previous signs of such tunnels only existed as surface features called rilles, which hinted at hollow lava tubes, below. Researchers only found the whole by proving through images taken by the lunar probe.

In accordance with the research team, the rubble or solidified larva may have blocked off much of the underground tube. The team, now, continues to search for more openings and NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter could also begin snapping new shorts of the area that are 10 times sharper.