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Are mars craters larger than earth craters?
Yes, erosion occurs much faster on Earth and the meteors partially burn up in our dense atmosphere so they will be smaller. Our atmosphere increases friction causing it to slow down. These effects of the atmosphere, however, do little to mitigate the largest impacts. The main factor is that most of the largest impact craters date to the early solar system when very large impacts were more common. Since that time most of Earth's surface has been recycled or greatly deformed through plate tectonics, which Mars does not have. Most of what hasn't been destroyed by plate tectonics has been eroded.
Why are some craters larger and deeper than others?
The size and depth of a crater depend on several factors, such as the size and speed of the impacting object, the angle at which it hits the surface, and the type of material it impacts. Larger and faster impacts can create larger and deeper craters, while softer materials may not retain the shape of the crater as well. Additionally, the presence of an atmosphere or geological activity can affect the final shape and depth of a crater.
Why are some craters on the moon bigger than others?
It all depends on the amount of kinetic energy the crater has when it hits the moon. The larger the height, and the more kinetic energy the crater has when it hits the moon the larger the diameter of the crater and the more deeper it is. Hope this helps!
Why does the moon have larger craters than the earth?
The Moon has no atmosphere to protect it. A meteorite that would have burned up on entry on its way to Earth would hit the moon. Also, without atmosphere there's no erosion to fill the crates in and smooth them out. Without any water, more of the Surface is visible.
Are there more craters on Mercury and the Moon than the Earth?
The surface of the Earth has been reworked over geological time and this has erased evidence for craters that have existed on the Earth. However all the inner planets and moons have been subject to the same rate of impactors and as Earth is larger, it is therefore likely that Earth has in fact received more impactors (and therefore had more total craters) than the Moon or Mercury. There are more craters now visible on the Moon and Mercury, but there were likely many more on the Earth over the same astronomical time. But craters on Earth have become less visible due to erosion and geologic activity - these processes are much more active on Earth than on the Moon or Mercury, which have less tectonic activity, no real atmosphere, and no liquid water.
What are the similarities between calderas and craters?
both are natural holes in the ground. calderas are made by volcanoes ad craters are made by things that crash into Earth like meteors
Does Mount Mayon contain craters or calderas?
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Is it true or false that maria are larger than most craters?
False. Most craters on Earth are larger than Maria, which are large, dark, basaltic plains on the Moon. Craters can range in size from a few meters to hundreds of kilometers in diameter, making them generally larger than Maria.
Are impact craters larger on the earth or moon?
On average the craters on Moon are larger than the Earth's because the Moon has no atmosphere to shield from impactors and no weathering processes.
What is an unusually volcanic summit depression that exceeds one kilometer in diameter?
A crater. Actually there called calderas. Not craters.
Can volcanoes form craters calderas and lava plateaus?
Yes, volcanoes can form craters, which are depressions around the vent where the volcano erupts. Calderas are larger, basin-shaped volcanic depressions that can form after a volcano expels a large volume of magma and collapses. Lava plateaus can form when lava flows out of long cracks in the ground and spreads over a large area, creating a flat plateau-like surface.
What word means a mountain with a crater?
Found on mountains, calderas look like volcanic craters that were left from an eruption, however they are not actually volcanic craters. The word comes from the Latin caldaria, meaning cooking pot.
Are there any calderas in Texas?
There are a few ancient Calderas in Texas. Texas isn't near any 'hotspots' or tectonic plate boundaries, so it's not volcanically active. The Calderas are in the western part of the state and are about 40 million years old or so... One in particular is the Buckhorn Caldera near Ft. Davis, Texas.
How are craters fomed on the moon?
Craters on the Moon are formed by the impacts of meteoroids of varying sizes. Small rocks make small craters, and bigger rocks make larger craters.
Are volcanos important in the making of mountains?
Yes, however, tectonic plate movement appears to contribuite more to the general presence of mountains than volcanos, unless you are nearby durning the eruption process. It appears that volcano eruption has more to do with calderas, and craters than mountains, as general rule.
Which country has no calderas?
Nigeria has no calderas.
Are hot spots located over rising calderas?
No. Hot spots are located under many, but not most volcanoes. Many calderas are associated with subduction zones. When the ground in a caldera rises it is called a resurgent dome, not a hot spot.
