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Why do craters stay on planets and moons?
Many planets and moons have craters because they do not have any significant erosive or geologic forces to destroy them. Most of the craters of Earth have eroded away, been buried under sediment, or destroyed by plate tectonics. Some on Venus likely eroded away or were covered by lava flows. The Planet Mercury and most moons in the solar system do not have these forces to destroy or cover craters.
Does Saturn have craters if so how do they form?
Saturn does not have craters. Craters are formed when one solid object crashes into another, much larger, solid object and gouges out a hole, which is called a crater. Saturn is essentially a huge ball of gas, so it cannot have craters. Craters are also formed when volcanoes explode. Because Saturn is essentially a big ball of gas it is not known to have volcanoes.
Covered with craters made by meteorites?
The surface is pockmarked with craters formed by impacts from meteorites. These craters vary in size and depth, providing a record of the history of impacts on the surface. Over time, the ongoing formation of craters shapes the landscape of the area.
Why the dwarf planets have moons?
planets have moons for day and night
What way is a moon similar to a planet?
Both moons and planets are solid, celestial bodies that orbit around a star (usually a sun). Moons can be similar to planets in terms of their geological characteristics, such as having surface features like mountains, valleys, and craters. Additionally, both moons and planets play crucial roles in the formation and stability of the solar system.
What do all moons have that not all planets have?
craters
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.
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.
Why do craters stay on planets and moons?
Many planets and moons have craters because they do not have any significant erosive or geologic forces to destroy them. Most of the craters of Earth have eroded away, been buried under sediment, or destroyed by plate tectonics. Some on Venus likely eroded away or were covered by lava flows. The Planet Mercury and most moons in the solar system do not have these forces to destroy or cover craters.
How are marias formed?
marias are formed by hot ash and lava coming through the moons craters
Does mercury have more craters than the moon?
Which moon? Different planets have different moons. If you are talking about our moon Murcury has more and deeper craters.
Does Neptune's moons have craters?
what of neptune's moons have craters
What are craters named after?
Craters on planets and moons are often named after famous scientists, artists, and explorers. On Earth, some craters are named after geographic features or towns near where they are located.
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.
Does the planet mercury have craters or moons?
no moons but have big craters
What are craters on a planet?
Craters are where a chunk of space debris, such as a meteor or comet, has struck the surface of the planet and has caused material from the planets (or moons) surface to be ejected outwards.
Does Mercury have moons craters and mountains?
Mercury has craters and mountains but no moons.
