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Why did mercury's craters erode very slowly?
Mercury barely has an atmosphere, so weather erosion is non-existent.
Is Mercury the only planet with craters?
No. All four rocky planets of the inner solar system have craters. Mercury is the most heavily cratered as, unlike the other three rocky planets (Venus, Earth and Mars), Mercury does not have any geologic process to cover, erode, or otherwise destroy craters.
Does Mercury have craters?
Yes, Mercury has craters.
What happens to craters on the surface of bodies that have no atmosphere?
The craters are preserved as there is nothing to erode them.
Why does mars not have many craters like mercury and the moon?
At one time Mars had a thicker atmosphere and what appears as free running fluids on its surface. Over time, these things erode away surface features such as craters.
Does mercury have volcanoes and craters?
Mercury has impact craters but not volcanoes.
Does mercury have canyons or craters?
Mercury has lots of craters and canyons
Does Mercury have moons craters and mountains?
Mercury has craters and mountains but no moons.
Why Mercury is so pitted with craters?
Mercury is pitted with craters because Mercury has almost no atmosphere to protect itself.
What are the craters names on mercury?
Some of the notable craters on Mercury include names like Shakespeare, Beethoven, Debussy, and Caloris. Caloris Basin is one of the largest and most well-known craters on Mercury.
Does the planet mercury have craters or moons?
no moons but have big craters
Is mercury and the moon covered with craters on the surfaces?
Yes, Mercury and the Earth's moon are covered with craters on the surfaces
