Mercury was shrinking for at least 3 billion years — and it still might be today

Space·Oct 6

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Caloris | Caloris Basin | Mercury’s Largest Impact Crater

Encyclopedia Britannica·May 28

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Wrinkles on Mercury's Surface Suggest The Planet Is Still Shrinking

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Mercury is Still Shrinking

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The Incredible Shrinking Planet

The Atlantic·Nov 2

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Evolution of Our Solar System - Gallery

Lunar and Planetary Institute·Oct 4

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The Moon is Shrinking!!

California Academy of Sciences·Aug 19

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Mercury continues to decrease in size

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