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Meteorites bombard the surface of the Moon. The impact of a meteor not only creates a crater but also, welds the surrounding rock together. Breccia is the name given to welded rock. This photo shows breccia collected from the Moon during the Apollo 16 mission.
NASA

This moon rock is called a breccia. It forms when a meteorite hits the Moon. The heat melts moon rocks. Once cool, they are stuck together.
NASA

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Meteorites bombard the surface of the Moon. The impact of a meteor not only creates a crater but also, welds the surrounding rock together. Breccia is the name given to welded rock. This photo shows breccia collected from the Moon during the Apollo 16 mission. NASA

Meteorites bombard the surface of the Moon. The impact of a meteor not only creates a crater but also, welds the surrounding rock together. Breccia is the name given to welded rock. This photo shows breccia collected from the Moon during the Apollo 16 mission. NASA

This moon rock is called a breccia. It forms when a meteorite hits the Moon. The heat melts moon rocks. Once cool, they are stuck together. NASA

Meteorites bombard the surface of the Moon. The impact of a meteor not only creates a crater but also, welds the surrounding rock together. Breccia is the name given to welded rock. This photo shows breccia collected from the Moon during the Apollo 16 mission.
NASA

Meteorites bombard the surface of the Moon. The impact of a meteor not only creates a crater but also, welds the surrounding rock together. Breccia is the name given to welded rock. This photo shows breccia collected from the Moon during the Apollo 16 mission.
NASA

This moon rock is called a breccia. It forms when a meteorite hits the Moon. The heat melts moon rocks. Once cool, they are stuck together.
NASA