Can somebody explain?

Question

Can anyone explain how the labyrinth at 44.98295E-45.98802N in "Atlas" in the "Rimae Atlas" area on the moon came to be? thanks

Can anyone explain how the labyrinth at 44.98295E-45.98802N in "Atlas" in the "Rimae Atlas" area on the moon came to be.

here is the link to the picture:
www.freewebs.com/moonpic

Answer 1

This may well be intermittent volcanic activity due to a heavy impact. As you seem to know, Atlas is a prominent lunar impact crater that is located in the northeast part of the Moon, to the southeast of Mare Frigoris.

The inner wall of the Atlas crater multiply terraced and the edge slumped, forming a sharp-edged lip. This is a floor-fractured crater with a rough and hilly interior that has a lighter albedo than the surroundings. Floor-fractures are usually created as a result of volcanic modifications.

There are two dark patches along the inner edge of the walls; one along the north edge and another besides the southeast edges. A system of slender clefts named the Rimae Atlas crosses the crater floor, and were created by volcanism. Along the north and northeastern inner sides are a handful of dark-halo craters, most likely formed due to eruptions. Around the mid-point is a cluster of low central hills arranged in a circular formation.

HTH

Charles

Answer 2

I'd like to know the scale. I'm guessing is is about a 10 mile diameter? No matter what the scale it can't be volcanic. The Moon has never had any such activity. My best guess is that there is a defect in the picture. It looks a bit like a smudge because it doesn't correspond to the topography.

If it is legit, I'm surprised I haven't seen it before. I looks like a crash sight, but that would be to cool to happen in my lifetime.

Answer 3

Can you link to a picture?