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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.
Why are there craters on the moon?
Craters on the moon are formed when objects from space, like asteroids or meteoroids, collide with its surface. The moon lacks an atmosphere to protect it, so these objects hit the surface directly, creating impact craters. Over time, these craters have accumulated, giving the moon its pockmarked appearance.
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.
What affect does erosion have on craters?
Erosion can gradually diminish the size and appearance of craters by wearing down their rims and filling them with sediment or other materials. Over time, erosion can alter the shape and depth of craters, making them less distinguishable on the surface of the planet.
Why are there so many craters on the moon?
The moon has many craters because it lacks an atmosphere to protect it from impacts by meteoroids and asteroids. When these space rocks collide with the moon's surface, they create craters that remain preserved due to the moon's inactive geological processes.
Do complex and simple craters have a central peal?
Yes, both complex and simple craters can have a central peak. Simple craters typically have a single central peak, while complex craters can have a central peak surrounded by multiple rings or terraces. The presence of a central peak is dependent on the size and impact energy of the meteorite that created the crater.
Differences between simple crater and complex crater?
Simple craters are relatively shallow with smooth bowl-shaped rims, small central peaks, and simple geometric structures. In contrast, complex craters are deeper with terraced rims, a central peak or peak ring, and more irregular shapes due to the complex process of their formation involving a rebound and collapse of material during impact. Complex craters tend to be larger in size and have more intricate features compared to simple craters.
What are two types of moon craters?
Two types of moon craters are impact craters, formed by asteroids or meteoroids hitting the moon's surface, and volcanic craters, formed by volcanic activity on the moon when magma rises to the surface and erupts.
Does Mercury have craters?
Yes, Mercury has craters.
What is Greek for craters?
cranus is greek for craters
What are potholes called on the moon?
craters
What is the word for holes made by meteors?
the hole made by meteors craters
What cause the Moon's craters?
The craters on the Moon are considered to be impact craters, caused by meteoroids striking the Moon.
Are all craters on the moon?
No. Almost all large solid objects in the solar system have craters.
Does Neptune's moons have craters?
what of neptune's moons have craters
How many craters are in the moon.?
There are 375 craters in the moon.....
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
