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The major impacts that form large craters are rare events, occurring on Earth roughly every 100 million years. The last major impact was 65 million years ago (mya). Over such a long period of time, the forces of erosion, deposition, and plate tectonics can destroy or bury a crater. The remnants of the 65 mya impact crater, for example, are buried under more than a kilometer of sedimentary rock. Large impacts were more common when the solar system was young and many of the large craters on the moon date to that time, but almost none of Earth's crust from that time still exists.
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ProfessorLarge craters are not as common on Earth compared to other celestial bodies like the Moon because Earth has an active geology that constantly reshapes its surface through processes such as erosion, tectonic activity, and volcanic eruptions. Additionally, Earth's atmosphere serves as a protective barrier that helps prevent large celestial objects from impacting the surface. Lastly, many large craters that may have existed in the past have been eroded or covered over time.
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Why do you see seven impact craters on the moon but few on earth?
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Where are craters of diamonds found?
By name, Craters of Diamonds State Park is located in USA, in Arkansas. All diamonds are exploded to the earth's surface from volcanic pipes, which when mined turn into craters. You can see these craters in Africa, Canada, Russia, Brazil, India and Australia.
What are the moon holes name?
The holes on the moon are commonly referred to as craters. They are formed by impacts from meteors and asteroids hitting the surface of the moon.
What kind of things you can find on the moon?
On the moon, you can find rocky terrain, impact craters, mountains, and plains. Additionally, there are moonquakes, dust, and regolith, which is a layer of loose, fragmented material covering solid rock. There are no living organisms or breathable atmosphere on the moon.
What did scientists find out about the the moon from the Apollo mission?
Scientists learned that the moon has no atmosphere, has a relatively thin crust compared to Earth, and its surface is covered in impact craters. They also found evidence of water ice in permanently shadowed regions near the lunar poles.
