People can live in lava dungeons on the Moon

Lava caves beneath the Moon's surface with a diameter of up to 5 km can protect people from extreme temperatures, radiation and meteorite collisions.

Lava caves below the Moon's surface can provide shelter for humans.(Artwork: Matt Haughey / Flickr).

The research team from Purdue University, USA, thinks that beneath the surface of the Moon there are likely to be caves of kilometer-wide, where humans can be used for future settlements, Science News on December 15. reported.

This cave was formed when the molten lava flow under the surface receded, leaving giant cylindrical tubes in the Moon's ground.

Similar structures on Earth have a maximum diameter of about 30m. However, the pipeline on the Moon may be wider. After assessing the stability of the lava under the Moon's gravity, the team thinks that these caves may have a diameter of up to 5 km.

These large caves will be an important shelter for the first settlers on the Moon . Lava pipelines can protect people from cold temperatures, harsh radiation and meteorite collisions on the lunar surface.