The Kirkwood Gaps are regions in the asteroid belt where there are significantly fewer asteroids compared to surrounding areas. These gaps are caused by the gravitational influence of the planet Jupiter, which creates resonances that affect the orbits of asteroids. As a result, asteroids in these resonant orbits are either pulled into the planet or pushed out of the belt. The gaps are named after the American astronomer Daniel Kirkwood, who identified them in the 19th century. The most notable gaps include the 2:1, 3:1, and 5:2 resonances with Jupiter. Understanding these gaps helps astronomers learn more about the dynamics of the asteroid belt and the formation of our solar system.