Mercury is still shrinking as its cooling core cracks the planet's thin crust

Mercury's contracting core is still triggering significant changes to its surface—massive fault scarps spanning hundreds of kilometers now scar the planet's thin crust. Recent research, per Times of India, shows these tectonic formations are still actively reshaping Mercury's terrain. Researchers are studying them to understand the planet's internal mechanics, and upcoming missions are expected to deliver clearer images of these relatively young geological features.

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