NASA NTRS · 19750026993
Thermal moonquakes
Abstract
Review of the results of a study of the characteristics of thermal moonquakes and of their role in the erosion of the lunar surface. Thermal moonquake activity starts abruptly about 2 days after lunar sunrise and decreases rapidly after sunset. Two possible source mechanisms for thermal moonquakes are suggested: fracturing or movement of rocks along zones of weakness and slumping of lunar soil on slopes triggered by thermal stresses.
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Duennebier, F., Sutton, G. H.. 1974-10-10. Thermal moonquakes. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19750026993
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