Meteor Crater Natural Landmark, Natural impact crater and science museum in Coconino County, United States.
The circular depression measures 3,900 feet in diameter and reaches a depth of 560 feet with walls rising 148 feet above the surrounding plains.
The crater formed 50,000 years ago when a nickel-iron meteorite, approximately 160 feet across, struck Earth at an estimated speed of 29,000 miles per hour.
NASA selected this location for Apollo astronaut training during the 1960s, using the terrain to prepare for lunar surface operations and geological studies.
The Discovery Center houses the Holsinger Meteorite, weighing 1,406 pounds, along with exhibits about space exploration and interactive educational displays about impact events.
The impact released energy equivalent to 10 megatons of TNT, causing the vaporization of meteoric material and creating a squared outline due to underlying rock formations.
Location: Coconino County
Address: Arizona 86047
Phone: +(928)2895898
Website: https://meteorcrater.com
GPS coordinates: 35.02775,-111.02219
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:10
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