The impact that formed the Caloris Basin on Mercury also created intense seismic waves that disrupted the surface of Mercury on the opposite side of the planet. Which other solar system feature is known to have involved a major impact with a similar result?

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Mare Orientalis on the Moon is another example of a feature created by a major impact, which also resulted in seismic waves that affected the surface on the opposite side of the celestial body, similar to the Caloris Basin on Mercury.

The Impact That Formed the Caloris Basin on Mercury Also