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Mars is hit by asteroids and meteoroids quite frequently, though not as often as Earth due to its thinner atmosphere, which provides less protection. On average, Mars experiences impacts from small asteroids and meteoroids several times a year. Larger impacts, which can create craters, occur less frequently, estimated at around every few hundred thousand years for significant events. Overall, the exact frequency can vary based on the size of the objects and specific time periods.
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Does Jupiter have asteroids that hit the surface?
yes and lots of times. Try to count all the times
Can asteroids hit California?
Yes. Asteroids can hit anywhere.
Which of these hit the earth comets or asteroids?
It is possible for comets and asteroids to hit Earth, but they are extremely rare events.
Did an astroid hit Mars?
There is evidence to suggest that Mars has been impacted by asteroids in the past, resulting in impact craters on its surface. However, there is no recent or ongoing asteroid impact on Mars that has been observed or confirmed.
How do you know asteroids have hit the earth?
The evidence that asteroids have collided with earth before, depends on the surface. The way you can find this if there is unusual shapes in the ground( e.g. really deep ditch, that is too big for a human too dig).
Has anything hit mars before?
Yes comets and asteroids
What planet protects earth from being hit by asteroids?
mars
Does Jupiter have asteroids that hit the surface?
yes and lots of times. Try to count all the times
Has mars ever been hit by a comet?
Yes. The surface of Mars is littered with craters from such impacts. In fact, every planet in the solar system has been hit by a comet... not just once, but many, many times!
Can asteroids hit California?
Yes. Asteroids can hit anywhere.
Can asteroids hit Saturn?
Yes. Asteroids can hit any planet.
Has an asteroid hit the moon?
Many asteroids have hit the moon. That's why it's covered in craters.
Which of these hit the earth comets or asteroids?
It is possible for comets and asteroids to hit Earth, but they are extremely rare events.
Did an astroid hit Mars?
There is evidence to suggest that Mars has been impacted by asteroids in the past, resulting in impact craters on its surface. However, there is no recent or ongoing asteroid impact on Mars that has been observed or confirmed.
Is Costa Rica safe from asteroids?
No. Asteroids can hit anywhere on earth.
The location of the asteroids in relation to the planets?
Asteroids wander near and far, the majority however lie in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter simply called the asteroid belt. They get bumped out of orbit when they hit each other and generally fall towards the sun pulled by it's gravity.
Why most satellites and the planets have many craters?
Mars has many craters because it's been hit by many asteroids and space debris. By the way, if we could remove all trees and vegetation, we'd see the earth also has many craters-- not as many as Mars possibly, but scientists know the earth has been hit by asteroids and meteors.
