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What evidence do scientists have of past volcanic activity on the moon?
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Besides the basaltic and other lava formed mineral samples brought back from the Apollo lunar landings and the Soviet sample return missions, direction observation of the maria regions of lava flows, domes and volcano structures such as riles, wrinkle ridges, and crater flooding.
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Does the moon have volcanoes but no volcanic activity?
Yes, the moon does have volcanoes, but they are practically dead. They have no volcanic activity.
Why does the moon have little water?
Because there is no active volcanic activity on the moon. For a planet or moon to develop water, it needs to have active volcanic activity. The steam from erupting volcanoes creates an atmosphere and condensation which, over millions of years, creates oceans. We know the moon had active volcanic activity millions of years ago, because there are pockets of ice on the moon. However, volcanic activity on the moon is now non-existent, therefore, no more water can be produced from volcanic steam.
What moon has volcanic activity and water?
Jupiters Moons
What happens if the moon stops going around the earth?
Tidal and tectonic activity will cease. Volcanic activity will increase and the earth will eventually look like Venus.
How is Mars like earth's moon?
Similar: Both earth's moon and Mars are (as best as we can tell) biologically dead places. Both have considerable evidence of volcanic activity in their past. Both have some water locked into the rocks and soil in their polar regions Different: The Moon has no atmosphere. Mars has a very thin CO2 atmosphere. There is no obvious sign of oxides of iron in the moon's soil. There is considerable evidence of oxides of iron in the soil of Mars.
What do scientists think has caused the volcanic activity on the moon?
because....
Is Saturn volcanically active?
There is no confirmed evidence of volcanic activity on the planet Saturn. There has however been evidence of volcanic activity on the moon of Enceladus, which belongs to Saturn.
Do other planets have volcano eruptions?
There is some evidence of volcanic activity on Venus, but no conclusive evidence of any recent eruptions. In addition, Io, a moon of Jupiter has an extremely high rate of volcanic activity. Titan, a moon of Saturn, is believed to have volcanoes as well.
Does the moon have volcanoes but no volcanic activity?
Yes, the moon does have volcanoes, but they are practically dead. They have no volcanic activity.
What is Jupiter moon covered with?
volcanic activity
Why does the moon have little water?
Because there is no active volcanic activity on the moon. For a planet or moon to develop water, it needs to have active volcanic activity. The steam from erupting volcanoes creates an atmosphere and condensation which, over millions of years, creates oceans. We know the moon had active volcanic activity millions of years ago, because there are pockets of ice on the moon. However, volcanic activity on the moon is now non-existent, therefore, no more water can be produced from volcanic steam.
What moon has volcanic activity and water?
Jupiters Moons
What planets show evidence of heavy volcanic activity?
Mercury had volcanic activity but it appears to be dormant nowVenus had volcanic activity but it appears to be dormant nowEarth still has active volcanoesMars had volcanic activity but it appears to be dormant nowIo - a moon of Jupiter is the most volcanically active object in our Solar System with over 400 active volcanoes.
Did the moon lose its volcanic activity because of its weak gravity?
No. The moon lost its volcanic activity because it is much smaller than Earth and so lost its internal heat more quickly.
Why is there no evidence of chemical weathering on the moon?
there is a lack of biological activity on the moon
Which moon features are linked to ancient volcanic activity?
i really dont know
Which of jupiter's moons has the most volcanic activity?
Planet - The EarthMoon - Io a Moon of Jupiter.
