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What shapes are the lunar craters?
Polyhedrons
Is there a map of lunar craters?
Yes, there are detailed maps of lunar craters available. Scientists and organizations like NASA have created high-resolution maps of the Moon's surface, including its craters, using data from spacecraft missions. These maps provide valuable information for lunar exploration and research.
Are lunar mares younger than the craters that sit in them?
Yes, lunar mares are younger than the craters that formed in them. Lunar mares are vast, flat areas filled with solidified lava flows, while craters are formed by impacts from meteoroids. The dark-colored mare areas are generally younger because they filled in older, pre-existing craters.
How long do lunar craters last?
Lunar craters can last for billions of years, as they are formed by impacts from meteors and asteroids which are infrequent occurrences. The lack of weathering and erosion on the Moon preserves these craters for extended periods of time.
How are moon craters similar to volcanic craters?
Not at all. Volcanic craters are formed by volcanic action pushing up the earth's crust and melting out the middle area while spewing debris. Lunar craters are formed when meteorites hit the soft lunar regolith. The regolith is pushed aside explosively and leaves an indentation in the impact site.
Lunar rays are apparently the same age as lunar craters?
craters... :)
What shapes are the lunar craters?
Polyhedrons
Are most lunar craters that are formed by erosion caused by glaciers?
Most lunar craters are impact craters caused by incoming meteors and asteroids. Since our moon has no atmosphere there can be no glaciers or erosion.
Is there a map of lunar craters?
Yes, there are detailed maps of lunar craters available. Scientists and organizations like NASA have created high-resolution maps of the Moon's surface, including its craters, using data from spacecraft missions. These maps provide valuable information for lunar exploration and research.
Are lunar mares younger than the craters that sit in them?
Yes, lunar mares are younger than the craters that formed in them. Lunar mares are vast, flat areas filled with solidified lava flows, while craters are formed by impacts from meteoroids. The dark-colored mare areas are generally younger because they filled in older, pre-existing craters.
What is the result of lunar craters?
it is a result of an asteroid impact
Why are four craters formed on the moon weekly?
Craters are formed when asteroids and comets collide with the lunar surface.
How long do lunar craters last?
Lunar craters can last for billions of years, as they are formed by impacts from meteors and asteroids which are infrequent occurrences. The lack of weathering and erosion on the Moon preserves these craters for extended periods of time.
What has the author Naosuke Sekiguchi written?
Naosuke Sekiguchi has written: 'Catalogue of central peaks and floor objects of the lunar craters on the visible hemisphere' -- subject(s): Lunar craters
The major presence of water detected on the Moon is in?
Lunar poles:data from Lunar Prospector indicated the presence of large quantities of water in craters at lunar poles :)
What are the size of most larner craters?
Most lunar craters range in size from a few meters to over 2,000 kilometers in diameter. The majority of smaller craters, often referred to as "secondary craters," are typically less than 10 kilometers wide, while larger impact craters, like the Imbrium or Serenitatis basins, can span hundreds of kilometers. The size and distribution of these craters reflect the Moon's geological history and the frequency of impacts over billions of years.
What are the features of the lunar surface?
Ridges, rilles, craters and regoliths
