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Moonquakes can last more than an hour.

Why it is true

Moonquakes, seismic events that occur on the Moon, can last more than an hour. Unlike earthquakes on Earth, which last seconds, moonquakes are caused by tidal forces and the cooling of the Moon's interior.

Source: NASA

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