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Do craters cover most of the Earth?
No. Earth has relatively few impacts craters.
Why do you see many impact craters on the moon but not earth?
The Earth has weather patterns that have eroded most of the craters on Earth. The moon has no weather, therefore no erosion.
Why doesn't the earth have craters?
Earth does have craters, but most of those that exist are heavily eroded, have been buried under sediment, or have been deformed by plate tectonics. Many more craters have been destroyed by these processes.
What might be responsible for most of the craters on earth's moon?
Most of the craters on Earth's moon are believed to have been caused by impacts from meteoroids, asteroids, and comets over millions of years. These impactors have struck the moon's surface and created the circular depressions we see as craters.
Why are impact craters on Earth harder to see than those on Mercury or the Moon?
Unlike Mercury of the moon, Earth is geologically active. Erosion, deposition, and plate tectonics have buried or destroyed most of Earth's craters.
Why isn't earth covered in craters?
Earth is geologically active and has moving air,water, and ice on its surface. As a result, plate tectonics and weathering largely destroy most impact craters within a few million years, and most of what is left is often buried under sediment. Craters do exist on Earth, but apart from the youngest, they are not readily apparent.
Does the moon have more craters than earth?
Yes, the moon has more craters than Earth. This is because the moon lacks an atmosphere to protect its surface from impacting rocks and debris, whereas Earth's atmosphere helps to burn up most objects before they reach the surface.
Are there craters on both the earth and moon?
Yes. both the moon and the earth has several craters from meteorites. The most known/largest crater on the earth is the "Barringer Crater" in Arizona which is over a kilometer in diameter and approximately 40'000 years old
What are the three reasons why most craters left on the earth are no longer visible?
Most craters on Earth are no longer visible due to erosion, which gradually wears away the crater's features over time. Geological processes, such as tectonic activity, can also alter or destroy craters by reshaping the landscape. Additionally, sedimentation can bury craters beneath layers of soil and rock, making them difficult to detect.
Which 2 inner planets have the most craters?
Mercury and Mars have the most craters among the inner planets. Their lack of atmospheres allows more impactors to reach the surface, resulting in a higher density of craters compared to Venus and Earth.
Why are some areas of the moon smooth with no craters?
... as compared to Earth, I suppose. On Earth, the weather will remove most traces of craters rather quickly, in a few million years for large craters, in a fraction of a million years for smaller craters.... as compared to Earth, I suppose. On Earth, the weather will remove most traces of craters rather quickly, in a few million years for large craters, in a fraction of a million years for smaller craters.... as compared to Earth, I suppose. On Earth, the weather will remove most traces of craters rather quickly, in a few million years for large craters, in a fraction of a million years for smaller craters.... as compared to Earth, I suppose. On Earth, the weather will remove most traces of craters rather quickly, in a few million years for large craters, in a fraction of a million years for smaller craters.
Can you see craters on the moon from earth?
No. Most of the impact craters that have formed on Earth have been destroyed and buried by geologic processes, processes that the moon lacks. While some recent impact craters on Earth remain visible on the surface, they are too small to be seen from the moon.
