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The Moon's far side is more heavily cratered than the near side.

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Is it true that the Moon's far side is more heavily cratered than the near side?

Yes. A reference article and a space-exploration Q&A both state that the Moon's far side has more visible impact craters than the near side, attributing the difference to lava resurfacing on the near side.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Far side of the Moon
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Far side of the Moon. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Far_side_of_the_Moon

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Why is the Far Side of the Moon so different from the Near ...
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Why is the Far Side of the Moon so different from the Near.... (n.d.). space.stackexchange.com. https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/2631/why-is-the-far-side-of-the-moon-so-different-from-the-near-side

New Explanation for the Near-Side/Far-Side Lunar Maria Disparity
2022
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New Explanation for the Near-Side/Far-Side Lunar Maria Disparity. (2022). hal.science. https://hal.science/hal-05196741v1

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