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Craters happen when meteorites impact on the Moon's surface.
Most of the craters on the Moon are billions of years old, the impacts were much more common during the early stages of the solar system's formation.
There are craters on the Earth's surface as well. They are just harder to see, because the surface of the Earth changes faster because we have an atmosphere and erosion.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhen things like asteroids, space junk, or large comets or meteors collide into the moon (or any other planet) they leave indentations in the surface. These are called craters.
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Where is Craters of the Moon monument?
The Craters of the Moon monument is in central Idaho.
What are craters on the moon and Mars?
the craters on the moon and mars are from asteroids bumping into it.
What might be responsible for most of the craters on earth's moon?
The vast majority of lunar craters are caused by meteor impacts.
Who used a telescope to discover craters on the moon?
Many of the larger craters on the moon can be seen from earth without a telescope, so nobody discovered craters on the moon with a telescope.
Why do craters stay on the moon?
there is no wind on the moon
How are craters made?
Craters were probably caused by meteors that hit the moon. Craters can also be made by non-active volcanoes
How are crates on the moon made?
the craters on the moon were formed by meteors hitting the moon and the lunar lakes were formed by lava filling in the craters
What are the large indentions on the surface of the Moon?
You're probably talking about craters. Craters are made when an Asteroid hits the moon.
Why the moon has holes?
They're craters - made by meteors crashing on the moon
How many eruptions did Craters of the Moon have?
Craters on the moon are not volcanic, they are impact craters.
What cause the Moon's craters?
The craters on the Moon are considered to be impact craters, caused by meteoroids striking the Moon.
How many craters are in the moon.?
There are 375 craters in the moon.....
How were the dark spots on the moon made?
They were created by meteors hitting the moon and making craters.
What does the moon look like if your on the moon?
the surface of the moon is rocky with lots of craters it is sadly not made of cheese.
What are the large holes on the moon called?
The large indentation on the surface of the moon areÊcalled craters. It is a circular depression in the surface of the moon and other solid body in the solar system.Ê
What is moon craters?
The moon's craters are impact craters, formed by collisions of interplanetary debris (asteroids, comets, etc.) with the surface of the moon.
Who has more craters the earth or the moon?
there are more craters on the moon then on earth
