When considering the five mass extinctions of Earth, many wonder whether the fate of our planet is closely linked to phenomena occurring on the Moon. The far side of the Moon remains a significant mystery for humanity and continues to stimulate our imagination.
1. The Mass Extinctions on Earth
To understand why many species of animals and plants on Earth have gone extinct on a large scale at certain times, we first need to thoroughly examine the causes of these mass extinctions. Earth has experienced five mass extinctions, the largest of which occurred approximately 250 million years ago. The cause of this event is believed to be massive volcanic eruptions leading to a significant increase in carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide levels, exacerbating the greenhouse effect. Simultaneously, this increase also caused ocean acidification, making it impossible for many marine species to survive.
The largest mass extinction occurred approximately 250 million years ago.
About 190 million years ago, another mass extinction occurred, primarily due to widespread die-off of terrestrial vegetation. Terrestrial organisms were also affected and jumped into the sea, leading to fierce competition in marine environments. Due to limited resources in the oceans, many marine species starved or were preyed upon.
Another extinction event took place around 150 million years ago. This time, the cause was a sharp increase in toxic gas concentrations in the oceans, causing many marine organisms to absorb toxins and die. More than 60 million years ago, an asteroid struck Earth, leading to another mass extinction that wiped out most living species. This impact covered the sky, obstructing photosynthesis and severely degrading the habitats of many species.
The most recent mass extinction occurred about 6,000 years ago. At this point, many began to question whether the Moon possessed some energy source that could affect Earth. Could its influence have caused the extinction of many species on our planet?
More than 60 million years ago, an asteroid struck Earth causing the extinction of the dinosaurs.
2. Secrets Hidden on the Moon
In the minds of many, the far side of the Moon has always been a significant mystery. To date, no scientist has fully revealed its true shape. The main reason is that the far side of the Moon has never been fully explored.
The United States once used water molecules to analyze the basic conditions of the Moon and found that the concentration of water molecules is very low, but sufficient to create a mist on the surface. This suggests that the Moon has the potential to store a large amount of water.
When the United States discovered the far side of the Moon, they noted that its basic materials were similar to those of Earth. They believe that the far side of the Moon is closely related to Earth, and its energy may impact our planet.
In the minds of many, the far side of the Moon has always been a significant mystery.
In 1968, the United States aimed to discover the true shape of the Moon, but the technical conditions at that time were very rudimentary, and they could only place a spacecraft into orbit around the Moon. The survey satellites at that time were affected by Earth’s atmosphere, making exploration difficult.
However, in 2019, China’s Chang’e probe successfully explored the far side of the Moon and collected samples. These samples were found to have similar compositions to those of the near side of the Moon and Earth, but this similarity did not help us understand the secrets behind it any better.
In 2019, China’s Chang’e probe successfully explored the far side of the Moon.
3. The Moon’s Influence on Earth
In 2019, a U.S. probe captured images of the entire far side of the Moon. The images showed that the near side of the Moon is flat and clean, while the far side is uneven and riddled with large craters. This has sparked much speculation about the secrets hidden behind the Moon.
Many believe that the far side of the Moon may contain invaluable treasures or unknown energy sources that could affect Earth and living organisms. Some even speculate that the far side of the Moon could harbor a hidden planet, and its presence might influence the existence of species on Earth.
Others argue that the energy emitted from the Moon could cause biological mutations and lead to the extinction of many species. The far side of the Moon may serve as a shield, blocking certain harmful influences from space. Without the Moon, these influences could directly impact Earth and lead to severe consequences.
4. The Unknowns and Exploration Potential
Currently, humanity has only explored a tiny fraction of the Moon. There are still many undisclosed secrets, which only heightens our desire to learn more. We need more exploration and research efforts to better understand the Moon and its impacts on Earth.
Meanwhile, nearly all biological extinctions on Earth have been linked to environmental factors, leading to biological mutations and ultimately extinction. The Moon may play some role in these changes, but we need more scientific evidence to confirm this.
Perhaps the secrets hidden on the Moon will gradually be revealed in the future, providing us with new insights into the history and evolution of Earth. Exploring the Moon will not only help us understand the universe better but also give us deeper insights into our planet and the unanswered mysteries that remain.
