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The craters on Mercury were caused by falling rocks. Mercury was subjected (all the inner planets were!) to a heavy asteroidal bombardment in the early history of the solar system. Not all of the mass coalesced into planets at first; there were LOTS of leftover rocks, which continued to fall for millions of years. Eventually, over the past 4 BILLION years, most of the stray rocks had either fallen into the Sun or collided with one of the planets. Mercury, having no atmosphere, has no way of "wearing away" the craters, much like our moon.
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Is mercury covered with craters molten iron or oceans?
Mercury is covered with impact craters, similar to Earth's moon. It also has a large iron core, which creates a magnetic field. There is no evidence of oceans on Mercury due to its extreme temperatures.
Does mercury have maria?
Unlike the earth's moon, Mercury does not have maria.
Did volcanic eruptions cause craters on the Moon?
Some were probably volcanic but the craters large enough to be seen with smaller telescopes were almost all made by impacts.
Is mercury dry and have craters like the moon?
First ,the presence of craters on Mercury. Yes these are present and have been confirmed by NASA photographs. These craters are created by similar processes as those on the moon.Mercury has water ice in shadowed craters at its north pole. This was identified by radar examination of the planet in 1994 and later confirmed by NASA photographs.Similarly water ice has been identified in shadowed craters at the moon's poles.As a consequence:Mercury is not dry, it has ice depositsMercury has craters formed by impacts like those on the moon.Some of the craters in both locations are dry (the majority) Others have ice deposits.
Does Mercury have volcanoes craters rings etc?
Mercury has volcanoes and craters like the moon, but no rings, only the gas giants have rings, and Mercury has no moon.
Is mercury and the moon covered with craters on the surfaces?
Yes, Mercury and the Earth's moon are covered with craters on the surfaces
What cause the Moon's craters?
The craters on the Moon are considered to be impact craters, caused by meteoroids striking the Moon.
Is mercury covered with craters molten iron or oceans?
Mercury is covered with impact craters, similar to Earth's moon. It also has a large iron core, which creates a magnetic field. There is no evidence of oceans on Mercury due to its extreme temperatures.
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
Does the moon have holes in it?
Not really. The moon has craters. The craters are caused by objects from space hitting it.
Does mercury have maria?
Unlike the earth's moon, Mercury does not have maria.
What kind of geography does mercury have?
Mercury has a surface geography that is very much similar to our moon: it has craters, tall cliffs, and large flat plain areas.
What caused the moon to have many craters?
Meteorites. They hit the moon frequently, causing many craters.
What are large depressions on the moon caused by meteorites called?
Large depressions on the Moon caused by meteorite impacts are called impact craters. These craters vary in size and can range from small pits to massive basins. The process occurs when a meteorite strikes the Moon's surface, creating a bowl-shaped cavity. Over time, many of these craters have been preserved due to the Moon's lack of atmosphere and geological activity.
What caused the caters on the moon's surface?
The craters on the Moon are caused by the impacts of meteoroids.
Which planet has craters like the earth moon's?
Mercury
What planet has a bunch of craters like your moon?
mercury
