Ames crater, Impact crater in Major County, Oklahoma, United States.
The meteor impact site spans 16 kilometers in diameter and lies beneath 2,700 meters of sedimentary layers near the town of Ames.
The formation dates back 470 million years to the Middle Ordovician period when a meteor measuring 300 meters struck the Earth at 120,000 kilometers per hour.
The Ames Astrobleme Museum, located at 109 East Main Street, presents exhibits about the geological formation through videos, graphs, and educational displays.
The crater site produces substantial amounts of petroleum, generating over 17 million barrels of oil and 79 billion cubic feet of natural gas since its discovery.
Continental Resources discovered this geological formation in 1991 through seismic patterns, leading to the identification of one of North America's most productive oil reservoirs.
Location: Oklahoma
GPS coordinates: 36.28444,-98.19389
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:37
Meteorite craters mark locations where asteroids collided with Earth. These geological structures range from 110 meters to 300 kilometers in diameter. They often contain distinct minerals like diamonds, nickel, and copper. Scientists use the craters to study Earth's history and cosmic events.
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