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The surface of the moon shows no evidence of plate tectonics; to the contrary the numerous impact craters preserved on its surface show that it has been stable for most of its 4.5 billion year old history. Although there are no lithospheric plates on the moon, seismographs left by the Apollo astronauts indicate that the interior of the Moon does consist of distinct layers: a crust, a three-layered mantle and possibly a molten core. We have not yet had the opportunity to place seismographs are the other planets to discover details of their inner layering. However, studies of satellite measurements of surface topography and gravitational pull indicate some of the non-gaseous planets, like Mars, do indeed have a strong outermost layer (lithosphere) overlying a weaker mantle. However there is no evidence that these planetary lithospheres are currently broken into moving plates. Whether some form of plate tectonics was active earlier the history of some planets, such as Venus, is still debated.
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What is earths oldest satellite?
Vanguard1
Where to Norman Rockwell Plate sets?
In the moon
How will absence of moon affect us?
Hi.If the moon was absent we would be literally screwed. Since the moon controls the Earths tides, no moon equals the whole world flooded one big ball of water.
What satellite circles the earth exactly once a day?
The moon is the earths only natural satellite
What is the fraction of the earths size compared to the moon?
The Moon is 1/4 of Earth's diameter, 1/50 of Earth's volume, and 1/80 of Earth's mass.
Does the moon have plate tectonics?
YESS! It does. (:
Are there plate tectonics on the moon?
I don't believe so.
Are any of the mountains on the moon formed by plate tectonics?
yes
How much affect does the moon have on plate tectonics?
My opinion is very little. The Moon's gravity pulls uniformly on both sides of a tectonic plate.
Does the moon have a lithosphere?
Plate tectonics do not occur on the Moon, and is not known to have ever occurred. The mass of the Moon is probably too small for this to occur.
Are there any evidence that plate tectonics operated on the moon?
no,because the moon is really ugly like some people on this earth
Is there any evidence that plate tectonics operate on the moon?
No. The only object other than Earth that shows evidence of processes similar to plate tetonics is Jupiters 4th largest moon, Europa.
Does gravitational attraction between the Sun the Moon nd the Earth create guyots?
No, it is usually plate tectonics.
Why isn't the earth more cratered than the moon?
Because of plate tectonics.. Also because of the plants, foliage, and water that covers the Earth's surface.
Would you expect plate tectonic activity similar to that on the earth to occur on the Moon?
No. The moon does not have a molten core for the plates to "float" on.
What contributes to the lack of evidence of the period of heavy bombardement on earth?
Weathering, plate movements, and volcanoes destroyed many of the craters. The factors contribute to the lack of evidence of heavy bombardment of earth. This evidence was subducted or, if not subducted, weathered; since Earth was and still is a "living" planet, meaning a planet with active plate tectonics and an active hydro/atmosphere. This activity is in contrast to the Moon, where plate tectonics stopped shortly after its formation and where a hydro/atmosphere could never form. Both because the Moon was simply too small (and thus too light) to sustain plate tectonics and to keep volatiles with him/her.
What contributes to the lack of evidence of the periods of heavy bombardment on earth?
Weathering, plate movements, and volcanoes destroyed many of the craters. The factors contribute to the lack of evidence of heavy bombardment of earth. This evidence was subducted or, if not subducted, weathered; since Earth was and still is a "living" planet, meaning a planet with active plate tectonics and an active hydro/atmosphere. This activity is in contrast to the Moon, where plate tectonics stopped shortly after its formation and where a hydro/atmosphere could never form. Both because the Moon was simply too small (and thus too light) to sustain plate tectonics and to keep volatiles with him/her.
