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How do you describe the main differences and similarities between moon rocks and earth rocks?
Moon rocks are unique in that they have tiny craters, and even tinier craters within those tiny craters. And within those tiny craters within the tiny craters are even tinier craters. This is due to micrometers which do not reach the earth's surface. It's also a result of large meteors splattering small pieces of moon regolith as secondary meteors. None of this is possible on earth. The similarity between moon rocks and earth rocks is that they are basically feldspars and basalt, the same thing that makes up the earth's crust.
Similarities between the ulna and the radius?
what is the similarities between the ulna and the radius
What is the similarities between for and while statement?
similarities
What are the bone similarities between a human and a kangaroo?
similarities between kangaroo and human
What is the similarities between imperialists and anti-imperialists?
There are zero similarities between the two.
Are craters larger than calderas?
Calderas are typically larger than most impact craters, which are formed by meteorite impacts. Calderas are massive volcanic depressions that form when the ground collapses after a volcanic eruption depletes the magma chamber. The size of both structures can vary greatly, but calderas tend to be larger in scale.
Does Mount Mayon contain craters or calderas?
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What is an unusually volcanic summit depression that exceeds one kilometer in diameter?
A crater. Actually there called calderas. Not craters.
Which palnet has a surface like the moon?
Mercury has some similarities. Especially, lots of craters. This is due to its lack of atmosphere.Mercury has some similarities. Especially, lots of craters. This is due to its lack of atmosphere.Mercury has some similarities. Especially, lots of craters. This is due to its lack of atmosphere.Mercury has some similarities. Especially, lots of craters. This is due to its lack of atmosphere.
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.
Which country has no calderas?
Nigeria has no calderas.
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.
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.
How do you describe the main differences and similarities between moon rocks and earth rocks?
Moon rocks are unique in that they have tiny craters, and even tinier craters within those tiny craters. And within those tiny craters within the tiny craters are even tinier craters. This is due to micrometers which do not reach the earth's surface. It's also a result of large meteors splattering small pieces of moon regolith as secondary meteors. None of this is possible on earth. The similarity between moon rocks and earth rocks is that they are basically feldspars and basalt, the same thing that makes up the earth's crust.
Are calderas occupied by large lakes?
Calderas can be occupied by lakes, but they do not have to be. Seomve calderas are dry while others are located beneath the sea.
Does Callisto have any volcanoes?
No, Callisto does not have any active volcanoes. Its surface features primarily consist of impact craters, as well as some subtle volcanic features such as calderas and domes that suggest past volcanic activity.
