Iturralde Crater, Circular crater in La Paz Department, Bolivia.
The Iturralde Crater extends across 8 kilometers in diameter within the dense vegetation of Madidi National Park in the Amazon Rainforest.
Scientists initially discovered this geological formation through Landsat satellite imagery in 1985, leading to subsequent research expeditions in the following decades.
The crater holds the alternative name Araona Crater, reflecting the indigenous presence in this section of the Bolivian Amazon region.
Reaching the crater requires specialized transportation and permissions due to its position between the Manupari and Madidi Rivers in a remote forest area.
The site contains millions of glass beads per kilogram of soil, potentially created by an ancient aerial explosion of an extraterrestrial object.
Location: La Paz Department
GPS coordinates: -12.58667,-67.67500
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:28
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