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Simple impact craters have bowl-shaped depressions, mostly with smooth walls. This type of crater generally has a diameter less than 9 miles (15 km). Their depth is about 20% of the diameter.
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What is the surface of Mercury covered with?
Craters, mostly. The new Messenger photos of Mercury from just last week show craters on craters, and chains of craters. It looks a lot like the Moon, actually. You can see some photos of Mercury at the link below.
What affect does erosion have on craters?
it can't make the craters depper and it flat it around
Why do craters last for millions of years on the surface of the moon?
Craters last for millions of years on the surface of the moon because the moon does not have an atmosphere. Saying this the moon does not have anything able to fill in the craters such as soil or rain.
Which scientists discovered the craters of Earth's moon?
gallileo
Why do you see impact craters on mercury and the moon but not so much on earth?
Because there are not as many impact craters that you can see very well on Earth like there are on the Moon and Mercury.
Do complex and simple craters have a central peal?
If you are talking about a central peak(not peal), the yes- both complex and simple craters have central peaks.
What are two types of moon craters?
Complex and Simple.
Differences between simple crater and complex crater?
simple craters are made by smaller meteorites and look like round holes in the ground. larger meteorites cause complex craters. this type of crater looks like a large ring.
What is the difference between maria highlands and craters?
A Maria is dark while highlands are light short and simple omg.
How many eruptions did Craters of the Moon have?
Craters on the moon are not volcanic, they are impact craters.
What are the craters names on mercury?
craters
What are the large holes on the moon called?
The large indentation on the surface of the moon areÊcalled craters. It is a circular depression in the surface of the moon and other solid body in the solar system.Ê
What are potholes called on the moon?
craters
Does Mercury have craters?
Yes, Mercury has craters.
What is Greek for craters?
cranus is greek for craters
What are the moons craters called?
they are called craters.
Why are there craters on Jupiter?
There are no craters on Jupiter because there is no solid land to make craters in. Jupiter is a gas planet.
