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Name two Seas on the Moon?
There are no seas on the Moon. The dark patches visible from Earth that were once thought to be seas are actually large basaltic plains called maria, like the Sea of Tranquility and the Ocean of Storms.
Galileo called the dark flat parts on the moon what?
Galileo called the dark flat parts on the moon "seas" or "maria" in Latin, although they are now known to be basaltic plains formed by ancient volcanic activity.
What is ocean of storms on the moon?
The Oceanus Procellarum, translated as the "Sea of Storms" is a large dark area in the western hemisphere of the moon. In old times it was believed to be an ocean, but it is now known to be a plain covered in basalt, a dark volcanic rock. It most likely formed when the region was flooded by lava following a series of massive asteroid impacts.
What are the huge storms or spots on neptune and Jupiter called?
The huge storm on Jupiter is called the Great Red Spot, which is a massive anticyclonic storm. The storms on Neptune are known as the Great Dark Spot and the smaller Dark Spots, which are large atmospheric disturbances in its dynamic atmosphere.
What is the permanently dark section of the ocean called?
aphotic zone
How many storms does Neptune have?
Neptune has the windiest atmosphere in our Solar System. it has a huge never ending hurricane called The Great Dark Spot. it is three times the size of the hurricane on Jupiter and nine times the size we get here on earth. it travels at about 1,500 mph (2,400 km/h).
The dark smooth plains on the moon are called?
The dark smooth plains on the moon are called lunar maria. They are vast, flat areas formed by ancient volcanic activity. Maria is the Latin word for "seas," as they were once believed to be bodies of water.
What is the region about below about 200 m in an open ocean is called?
It is called dark zone
When was The Dark Ocean created?
The Dark Ocean was created in 1985.
Does Neptune have a strom on it?
Yes, Neptune has fast-moving storms in its atmosphere, including the most famous storm called the Great Dark Spot. These storms can reach wind speeds of up to 1,200 miles per hour.
What are the insects that make the ocean shiny called?
They are called Photoluminescent Plankton. When touched, there is a chemical reaction that causes them to glow-in-the-dark.
When was Deep Dark Ocean created?
Deep Dark Ocean was created in 1997.
