Animation of the potential Moon-forming collision shown in Figures 2(e)–(h). Enhanced deformation of Theia for a warmer progeniteor produces a small remnant satellite that struggles to remain intact during subsequent tidal interactions with the proto-Earth. Colors as in Figures 1 and 2.

(An animation of this figure is available in the online article.)

(An animation of this figure is available.)

The video/animation of this figure is available in the online journal.