2006-11-05 04:04:11 · 4 answers · asked by adam h 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The answer is yes! Most definateley! Being so close to the sun and not rotating on an axis makes for a huge temperature differential between the "light" and "dark" sides of the planet. This, through convection alone, makes for all kinds of geological activity. One must keep in mind that the conditions on that planet are far different from those on our own.
2006-11-05 04:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently, not for a VERY long time - less than half of it has been mapped, but it looks like our Moon.
2006-11-05 04:15:16 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it might get earhquakes but like the moon these are caused by tidal forces.
2006-11-05 04:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by Mark G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure but look on the article on Wikipedia..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_%28planet%29
2006-11-05 04:07:55 · answer #4 · answered by uk_lad_2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋