What If the Moon Split in Two?

This evening (actually just now) I was reading the RSS feeds of my scientific sources again. When there are pictures I might like,

Well, if such a disaster were to happen, we certainly wouldn't be able to escape Earth. Let's assume the Moon was hit by an asteroid, meteor, or comet and split in two, and the debris didn't miraculously fall to Earth.

in my Pinterest membership I was pinning. I saw a headline on a site that I sometimes attack (those who know me know that if I see misinformation, I attack anyone, no matter who it is) but generally has good content: "What Would Happen If the Moon Split in Two?" Someone had posed this question to them (unlike you), and they had answered with their own knowledge. We decided to translate it.

First of all, I want to point out that the information here is the claims of a site with extensive knowledge of astronomy and astrophysics. I didn't see any criticism. If you did, please let me know and explain your reasons. But remember, this is just a claim.

First of all, we don't have two months (I just looked out the window), so since such a thing isn't real, what we're writing will be nothing more than allegations. Keep that in mind. These are things I believe could happen. -I mentioned this above, didn't I?-

Well, if such a disaster were to happen, we certainly wouldn't be able to escape Earth. Let's assume the Moon was struck by an asteroid, meteor, or comet and split in two, and that the debris didn't miraculously fall to Earth. Let's name one of them Moon1 and the other Moon2 for clarity. Let's say Moon1 remains at the same distance, while Moon2 orbits closer to Earth. Because the Moon is now closer, its gravitational pull will increase, further increasing the tidal effect, and the number of tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic activity will increase dramatically. This would result in a large amount of ash and carbon dioxide being released into the sky, blocking sunlight and nearly eliminating all plant life. (My note: Actually, when a large meteor strikes, this ash, blocking light, and the extinction of plant life also occur.) And as a result, carbon dioxide would increase even further, habitable zones would change, and ecosystems would be destroyed. - Let me add my own note. This effect would continue, making it resemble Venus. Because of the carbon dioxide clouds that are kilometers away, the greenhouse effect reaches such a point that the temperature on earth reaches 450 degrees.

At the same time, as Moon2 suddenly approaches Earth, Earth will begin to rotate much faster. This is due to angular momentum. This acceleration will disrupt all day/night life. But despite all this, it will be a beautiful sight in the sky. Moon2 will be like the IO satellite around Jupiter, and when it cools down a bit, we will be able to see volcanic activity with the naked eye—if we're alive, that is. At the same time, our second moon will make our night much brighter, even if it shortens. But it's likely that Moon2 will exceed the Roche limit, and it will be torn apart by Earth's gravity for two days. And what's that? Earth will now have rings like Saturn. Of course, for a short time. Because Earth doesn't have a satellite to continuously feed its rings, unlike Saturn.

My translation ends here. My own interpretation begins. This interpretation is based on a completely specific set of circumstances (though not necessarily realistic), and my friend has employed this method to answer the questioner how it would happen without harming the Earth. In reality, I believe debris from the Moon will shower the Earth with meteors, and we'll experience a nuclear bomb effect everywhere. After that, many possibilities emerge, including whether the Moon, splitting in two, will be ejected from Earth, remain at the same distance, approach Earth, or even come closer and fall. Take care.

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From Quarks To Quasars – What Would Happen if Earth's Moon was Broken Apart