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Where have meteorites crashed and left craters?
There are hundreds. Probably the most obvious is the Barringer Meteor Crater in Winslow, Arizona, USA, but there are craters all over. Many of them are so old and so enormous that we didn't realize they were ancient craters until we saw satellite photos of them.
Why does the moon have craters an the earth does not?
The Earth does have craters, but because of the seas and vegetation on land, they are not as noticeable. However there are some that are very noticeable, like the famous one in Arizona. Craters on Earth and the Moon are caused by impacts of meteorites.
Why are craters found on planets expect Earth?
There are craters on Earth. Meteor Crater, Arizona is one example, but there are lots of others as well. On Earth, wind and rain and the activities of plants and animals cause erosion, so the craters fade over time. Also, the atmosphere does slow down or vaporize many meteors, so there aren't as many strikes in the first place.
How many craters are in the moon.?
There are 375 craters in the moon.....
What caused the moon to have many craters?
Meteorites. They hit the moon frequently, causing many craters.
Why does an asteroid have many craters?
An asteroid has many craters because each asteroid was a big rock that broke into many peices
What year was the meteor crater made in AZ?
The Meteor Crater in Arizona was formed around 50,000 years ago when a large meteorite struck the Earth. It is one of the best-preserved impact craters on Earth and is estimated to be around 50,000 years old.
How many craters Earth?
There are a huge number of craters on the Earth, including very small impact sites. There are about 65 named and documented craters on the planet.
Is there a way to figure out how many craters are on the moon?
isw there a way to figure how may craters are on the moon
Which body has many craters in space?
The moon is known for having many craters. Some of the craters have been given names by various astronomers and scientists, based on explorations of the moon done by NASA
Are there craters on both the earth and moon?
Yes. both the moon and the earth has several craters from meteorites. The most known/largest crater on the earth is the "Barringer Crater" in Arizona which is over a kilometer in diameter and approximately 40'000 years old
What has many craters no atmosphere?
Mercury.
