2006-12-15 03:14:35 · 5 answers · asked by patty 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Either a bolide impact (meteor, asteroid, comet, etc.) or volcanic eruption (also called a caldera).
2006-12-15 03:22:43 · answer #1 · answered by QFL 24-7 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Meteors / asteroids / other outer space objects, striking the earth with tremendous velocity, is just an outline of some possibilities. Also, major earthquakes, resulting in the creation of volcanic craters, is another outline of possibility. There may be other methods too, but they are beyond the scope of short answers. I recommend, that you may like to consult some good literature available, not only on the net, but also in good University Libraries, under the guidance of "related expert" educational staff.
2006-12-15 11:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impact of Asteroid or Volcanic activity.
2006-12-15 11:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My crater has crated a world full of wondr, just not vowls.
2006-12-15 12:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually formed by asteroids or heavy impact
2006-12-15 12:40:22 · answer #5 · answered by SkilledKid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋