Impact craters

Impact craters are depressions formed on a planet's surface when a meteoroid, asteroid, or comet collides with it at high speeds. The force of the impact creates a bowl-shaped hole, often surrounded by raised edges. These craters can vary in size from small dents to large basins, depending on the size and speed of the object that struck the surface. Impact craters are common on rocky bodies like the Moon and Mars, revealing important information about their history and surface processes. Studying these craters helps scientists understand not only planetary geology but also the history of our solar system.