Finding Genius Podcast

Cosmic Geology Unveiled: Dr. Kerri Donaldson Hanna On Airless Celestial Bodies & Lunar Discoveries

Jun 10, 2024
Dr. Kerri Donaldson Hanna, a planetary geologist, discusses cosmic geology, focusing on airless celestial bodies like the Moon. She explores the formation of the Moon, tectonic activity on Mars, and geologically active planets in our solar system. Dr. Donaldson Hanna explains how temperature and gravitational forces influence geological processes on celestial bodies, and the impact of tidal forces on the Moon and Mercury. She shares recent discoveries of water on the Moon and the challenges of observing celestial bodies with telescopes. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the mysteries of our solar system!
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