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Does seismic waves last longer on the earth or moon?
Seismic waves travel faster and last longer on the Moon compared to Earth due to the Moon's solid nature and lack of liquid outer core, which dampens and disperses seismic energy. This allows seismic waves on the Moon to propagate further without being absorbed or scattered as much as on Earth.
What are the differences between seismic waves on Earth and those on the moon?
on July 1969 we set foot on the moon and created seismic waves (moon quakes) that lasted over an hour that would have lasted only 20-30 seconds on earth(earthquakes). So seismic waves last way longer on the Moon then on Earth.
Seismographs left on the moon by astronauts have shown the moon to have?
a relatively quiet surface with very minimal seismic activity compared to Earth. This is because the moon lacks tectonic plate movements and active volcanism. Any moonquakes that do occur are typically caused by the gravitational interactions between Earth and the moon.
Is there erosion on the moon?
Not as you are used to on Earth surface. Erosion is caused mainly by water and air movement, which do not exist on the Moon's surface. However, seismic activity and impacts from asteroids may cause effects not dissimilar to erosion.
A seismograph left on the moon could be used to deterime?
seismic activity, I think
Weathering and mass wasting would you expect to occur on the moon?
Weathering and mass wasting on the Moon are minimal compared to Earth due to the lack of atmosphere and liquid water. The primary form of weathering on the Moon is mechanical, caused by micrometeorite impacts and thermal cycling, which can break down rocks over time. Mass wasting events, like landslides, are rare but can occur in the form of regolith movement due to impacts or seismic activity. Overall, the Moon's surface remains relatively stable compared to Earth’s dynamic environment.
What is the Moon's diameter compared with earth?
The length of the Moon's diameter is about 27% of the Earth's.
What is the gravity on the moon compared to earth's gravity?
An object on the moon's surface weighs 0.165 as much as it does on the Earth's surface.
Does the moon have mountains?
Yes, the moon does have mountains. These lunar mountains are produced by impacts from asteroids and comets, and are generally taller and steeper compared to the mountains on Earth due to the lack of erosion and tectonic activity on the moon.
What is the mass of the Moon compared to the mass of the Earth in fractions?
The mass of the moon is about 1/80 that of Earth.
How much gravity is on the moon compared to Earth?
The gravity on the moon is about 1/6th of the gravity on Earth.
Can super moons cause earthquakes?
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that supermoons can directly cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are primarily triggered by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface, not by the gravitational effects of the moon. While the moon's gravitational pull can influence tides on Earth, its impact on seismic activity is not significant.
