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What two places in the solar system have the most impact craters?
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The most heavily cratered object in the solar system is thought to be Callisto, the second-largest moon of Jupiter.
This does not necessarily indicate that it has been more heavily bombarded than other bodies (for example, the "far side" of the Moon, which is hit by bodies drawn toward Earth). It only means that the craters have not been eroded or erased by the exterior processes of the planet or Moon.
As far as total impacts, the planet Mercury has slightly greater area than Callisto, and substantial cratering. The largest moon of Jupiter, Ganymede, also has its fair share despite tectonic smoothing.
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Does Mercury have meteorites?
Yes. All major bodies in the solar system have been hit by metorites. Mercury's surface is covered with impact craters.
What did impacts do in the early solar system?
it dug craters
Are all craters on the moon?
No. Almost all large solid objects in the solar system have craters.
What planet has the most visible craters?
In the Solar System it is Mercury.
Which planet in the solar system has a rocky surface with craters?
Mercury
How are impact craters of venus different from those found on other bodies in the solar system?
because the planet has a way to reform it self every millions of years.
What evidence indicates that catastrophic impacts have occurred in the solar system?
Many impact craters are visible on many planets and satellites of planets. The moon is a perfect example, it is covered with craters, some of which we can see from Earth even without a telescope. We do have a few impact craters that have survived here on Earth, as well, even though the weather on Earth, over long periods of time, tends to smooth away craters.
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 caused the surface of other planets and moon in your solar system to have a crater?
Craters can be the result of volcanic activity or from external impact events (bodies from space striking the planet or moon).
What planets are most likely to be pitted with meteor craters?
inner solar system
Why do most planets and moons have craters?
Moons and planets have craters because they are constintly hit by space junk. Things like asteroids, pieces of rock, and, sometimes, comets. A comet impact is very rare and unlikley to happen. Our solar system has only experienced one comet impact that we know of, and it wasn't on earth.
What planet could the caloris basin be found?
The Caloris Basin is a large impact crater found on the planet Mercury, 963 miles in diameter. Its one of the largest craters in the solar system.
