There are more impact craters found on continents than in the oceans because asteroids are more likely to strike land.

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The Earth's surface is about 71% water-covered, and most asteroids that impact Earth land in the ocean simply because there is more area covered by water than land. The apparent higher number of craters on land is due to easier detection and preservation, not a higher likelihood of impacts.

There Are More Impact Craters Found on Continents Than in the Oceans