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  • Lunar Rilles: Understanding the Mysterious Valleys of the Moon
    Long trenchlike valleys running through the bedrock of lunar maria are called Rilles.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Rilles: These are long, narrow, winding depressions that are typically found on the lunar surface. They can be formed by several processes, including:

    * Lava channels: These rilles formed as molten lava flowed across the surface, carving out channels.

    * Graben: These rilles form when the lunar crust stretches and cracks, creating depressions.

    * Impact craters: Some rilles can form as a result of the ejecta from impact craters.

    Let me know if you have any other questions about lunar features!

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