View of grooves on the moon Phobos orbiting Mars which are believed caused by tidal forces and the gravitational pull of the planet. NASA researchers believe the grooves are an early sign of the impending breakup of the moon which may occur within the next 30-50 million years.
View of grooves on the moon Phobos orbiting Mars which are believed caused by tidal forces and the gravitational pull of the planet. NASA researchers believe the grooves are an early sign of the impending breakup of the moon which may occur within the next 30-50 million years.
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