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By various means, some of which are the same as the way that mountains on Earth were formed. When the Moon was first formed, many billions of years ago, it was very hot and in a molten state- as it cooled down gradually over hundreds of millenia, a hard crust was formed over the surface. As this hard crust continued to cool, it contracted, causing ridges and chains of rock to become pushed up in 'wrinkles' across the lunar surface (very like the effect you see on the skin of an over-ripe apple). Another cause of lunar mountains was volcanic activity- even after the surface of the moon was cool, the interior remained hot, and contained volcanic magma under intense pressure. Every so often, the pressure caused this magma to burst through to the surface as volcano's- the lava and ash that spewed forth fell back as a hard deposit around the mouth of the volcano's, which over time built up to form mountains. A third cause of lunar mountains, which happened to a far greater extent upon the Moon than on Earth, was meteor strikes. Over billions of years, the Moon has been bombarded with many thousands of huge meteors- their impact was so massive that they left the craters on the face that we see today. Debris thrown up from the impacts was pushed outwards and upwards, to form ridges of mountains.
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Why do the gas planets have many moons?
The gas planets are much more massive than the terrestrial planets and therefore have stronger gravity. It is believed that as they formed many of their moons formed around them much like the planets formed around the sun. Other moons are likely captured asteroids and comets.
How were craters formed on Phobos and Deimos?
The craters on Phobos and Deimos were formed by impacts from meteoroids and other space debris. These objects collide with the moons' surfaces at high speeds, creating craters of various sizes and shapes. Over time, the accumulation of impact events has resulted in the cratered appearance of both moons.
Are there mountains and hills on the moon?
Yes, there are mountains and hills on the moon. Some of the lunar mountains are formed as a result of impacts from meteorites, while others are formed from ancient volcanic activity. These mountains and hills can be found across the lunar surface.
What are the moons craters called?
The craters on moons are simply called craters. They are formed by impact events from asteroids, comets, or meteoroids striking the surface of the moon.
Does the sun have mountains?
No, the Sun does not have mountains. The Sun is a giant ball of hot gas made mostly of hydrogen and helium. It doesn't have a solid surface like planets or moons, so there are no features like mountains on the Sun.
Does Mercury have moons craters and mountains?
Mercury has craters and mountains but no moons.
What eclipse is formed during Diwali?
The moons eclipse is formed.
How apposition mountains formed?
There are no such mountains.
What types of mountains are formed by volcanic activity?
Volcanic activity can form fold mountains or block mountains. Fold mountains are formed when tectonic plates collide. Block mountains are formed when fault block shifts.
Does Jupiter have mountains and crates?
Its moons do,but Jupiter is just gas.
When did Aristotle discover that Jupiter moons and that there where mountains on the moon?
Aristotle did not discover the moons of Jupiter or mountains on the moon. The discovery of Jupiter's moons was made by Galileo Galilei in 1610. Mountains on the moon were observed by Galileo as well, using his telescope in the early 17th century. Aristotle lived in ancient Greece in the 4th century BC and did not have access to the technology needed for these astronomical observations.
When were the appalachain mountains formed?
the Appalachian mountains were formed about 165 million years ago
How were the Cascade Mountains and the Olympic Mountains formed?
How were the olympic and casade mountain range formed
The himalaya mountains were formed in a collision at a?
the himalaya mountains were formed in a collision at a convergent boundary
Do mars has moons rings or other features such as volcanoes craters mountains storms or marks on mars?
Mars has two moons, a number of volcanoes, impact craters, mountains, and dust storms. It does not have rings.
Where are mountains formed?
Mountains are formed at convergent plate boundaries or also known as fault lines.
how mountains are formed?
When land is pushed upbetween two fault lines, block mountains are formed
