Definitions
- Referring to a volcanic crater that is formed by explosive eruptions. - Describing a shallow, broad, and flat-bottomed volcanic crater with steep walls. - Talking about a volcanic crater that is filled with water to form a lake.
- Describing a bowl-shaped depression on the surface of the earth or other celestial body caused by a meteorite impact. - Talking about a volcanic crater that is formed by a volcanic eruption. - Referring to a depression or hole in a surface caused by an explosion or collapse.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are depressions or holes in the ground.
- 2Both can be caused by volcanic activity.
- 3Both can be found on the surface of the earth or other celestial bodies.
- 4Both can be used for scientific research and exploration.
What is the difference?
- 1Formation: Maar is formed by explosive volcanic eruptions while crater can be formed by meteorite impacts or volcanic eruptions.
- 2Shape: Maar is shallow, broad, and flat-bottomed with steep walls while crater is bowl-shaped with sloping sides.
- 3Size: Maar is typically smaller than crater.
- 4Location: Maar is often filled with water to form a lake while crater is not necessarily filled with water.
- 5Usage: Maar is more commonly used in the context of volcanic activity while crater can refer to various types of depressions or holes in the ground.
Remember this!
Maar and crater are both depressions or holes in the ground that can be caused by volcanic activity. However, the difference between maar and crater lies in their formation, shape, size, location, and usage. A maar is formed by explosive volcanic eruptions, has a shallow, broad, and flat-bottomed shape with steep walls, and is often filled with water to form a lake. Whereas, a crater can be formed by meteorite impacts or volcanic eruptions, has a bowl-shaped with sloping sides, and can refer to various types of depressions or holes in the ground.
