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Scientists once believed there were volcanoes on the Moon due to the presence of features resembling volcanic formations, such as large, smooth plains called maria, which were interpreted as ancient lava flows. Observations of the Moon's surface, including its irregular topography and the presence of certain geological features, led to hypotheses about volcanic activity. Additionally, the lack of significant erosion suggested that these features might be relatively young, supporting the idea of past volcanism. However, further studies revealed that these formations were primarily the result of impact cratering rather than volcanic processes.
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Why did scientists once think there were volCANOES ON THE MOON?
The reason that this was that it was once the only thing that scientists could use to explain why the moon had so many craters on it (which we now know to be the product of meteorite and asteroid collisions).
How many volcanoes are dangerous on earth?
I think any volcano is potentially dangerous. It was once thought that volcanoes were extinct but now scientist think volcanoes are active or dormant. So any volcanoe could erupt and be dangerous. Some are more likely to than others.
Submarine mountains that were once active volcanoes are called?
Submarine mountains that were once active volcanoes are called seamounts.
Why do geologists think that seamounts are extinct volcanoes?
Geologists think seamounts are extinct volcanoes because they have a conical shape and evidence of volcanic activity such as lava flows and volcanic rock formations. Additionally, seamounts are often found in areas with active volcanism, suggesting they may have been formed by volcanic processes in the past.
What are volcanoes called which only erupt once in a while?
dormant, either in cative or only a few more times
Why did science once think there were volcanoes on the moon What evidence from the Apollo landing this unlikely?
The Apollo evidence was that there WERE volcanoes on the moon.
Why did scientists once think there were volCANOES ON THE MOON?
The reason that this was that it was once the only thing that scientists could use to explain why the moon had so many craters on it (which we now know to be the product of meteorite and asteroid collisions).
What did chemist learn about the mons surface by analyzing moon rocks?
The rocks were similar to rocks formed by volcanoes on Earth, suggesting that vast oceans of molten lava once covered the moon's surface.
How scientist know that the moon was once geologically active?
because they dont exzacly no but they hypothesize
How many volcanoes are dangerous on earth?
I think any volcano is potentially dangerous. It was once thought that volcanoes were extinct but now scientist think volcanoes are active or dormant. So any volcanoe could erupt and be dangerous. Some are more likely to than others.
What did chemist learn about the moon surface by analyzing moon rocks?
The rocks were similar to rocks formed by volcanoes on Earth, suggesting that vast oceans of molten lava once covered the moon's surface.
How fast do scientist think the DNA computer will be once it is invented?
thomas a bass
How many volcanoes can erupt at once?
An unlimited amount of volcanoes can erupt at once
How do scientist know that the Moon's surface was once hot?
Because the moon was once part of planet that colided into another planet at thousands of miles per hour and then the moon broke of. The part that broke off (the moon) was digging in from the planets crust to the outer core which was thousands of degrees hot.
How do you solve MOONCEON?
Usually the first two and the last two letters are blue, making it "once in a blue moon"
What word does scientist use for when a volcano is asleep?
Active volcanoes: are those that erupted lava,gases ,cinder,pumice,etc in the historic pass.Eg: Mt.St.Helena Dormant volcanoes: are those which erupted in the past and are likely to erupt again after remeaining inactive for fairly long periods. These are "sleeping" volcanoes which may become active once again. eg: Mt.vesuvius.Extinct volcanoes: are those volcanoes which were active in the remote geological periods. Eg: Mt.Kenya
Submarine mountains that were once active volcanoes are called?
Submarine mountains that were once active volcanoes are called seamounts.
