Lunar Features

Lunar features are the various landforms found on the Moon's surface, shaped by impacts, volcanic activity, and tectonic movements. Key features include craters—large round depressions from meteor impacts; maria—vast, flat plains formed by ancient volcanic lava flows; highlands—lighter, mountainous regions with rough terrain; rilles—channels or valleys carved by flowing lava or tectonic activity; and domes—hills or mounds created by slow volcanic eruptions. These features reveal the Moon's geological history and provide insight into its past environmental conditions.