Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cratering
Noun
/ˈkreɪtəɹɪŋ/
Definition
The process of forming a crater, typically through impact or explosive activity.
Examples
- The cratering of the moon’s surface is a result of countless meteorite impacts.
- After the volcanic eruption, the landscape was altered by dramatic cratering.
- Scientists study planetary cratering to understand the history of celestial bodies.
Meaning
Cratering refers to the formation of a hollow area, usually resulting from the impact of a meteorite or an explosion.
Synonyms
- Impact
- Excavation
- Depression
- Cavity
