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So far as astronomers can tell, cratering events on planetoid surfaces are caused by meteoroid or cometary impacts only. The were very, very common in the early days of our solar system, right after planet formation, and have slowed down considerably since then. The most obvious recent large crater-producing event is Meteor Crater in Arizona, believed to have been about 40,000 years ago.
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What is the purpose of the passage The Barringer Meteorite Crater?
to explain the events and what happened and how .
Is the Copernicus Crater a Volcanic crater?
No. Copernicus crater is an impact crater.
What is mount Etna's crater dimensions?
At the summit there are four craters: the Northeast Crater, Bucca Nuova Crater, Southeast Crater and Varagine Crater.
Steep walled depression around volcano vent?
Volcanic crater.
What is a crater volcano?
a crater volcano is...
What volcanic events formed Crater Lake Oregon?
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to explain the events and what happened and how .
What are the major catastrophic events on earth?
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What rhymes with crater?
Some words that rhyme with "crater" include "later," "greater," and "waiter."
Is the Copernicus Crater a Volcanic crater?
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What are some interesting features about the moon?
Tycho Crater
What are some cinder cone volcanoes?
sunset crater
Is Pokemon crater coming back this year?
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When does Mudkip evolve on Pokemon Crater?
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What is mount Etna's crater dimensions?
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Name some websites to replace Pokemon Crater?
tpmrpg.
