# Seismic waves can detect hidden water ice on Moon, study says 2026-08-07T12:00:50+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Scientists have proposed using seismic waves to detect hidden water ice deep beneath the Moon's permanently shadowed craters, a method that could bypass the limitations of current orbital surveys. The University of Maryland-led study, published in Science Advances, found that ice makes lunar soil stiffer, causing seismic vibrations to travel two to three times faster than through dry soil. The technique was tested using volcanic rock, temperature models of the south pole, and computer simulations of moonquakes, reaching depths of roughly 800 metres. NASA's Artemis programme, targeting crewed landings in 2028, views lunar ice as a critical resource for drinking water, oxygen and rocket fuel. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Artemis, lunar exploration, Moon, NASA, seismic waves, water ice Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/seismic-waves-can-detect-hidden-water-ice-on-moon-study-says/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/seismic-waves-can-detect-hidden-water-ice-on-moon-study-says/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.