Acraman crater, Impact crater in Gawler Ranges, Australia.
Lake Acraman occupies the center of a circular impact structure measuring 20 kilometers in diameter within the South Australian landscape.
The crater formed approximately 590 million years ago when a large asteroid collided with Earth during the Ediacaran period.
The crater and surrounding features bear the name of John Acraman, a significant colonial businessman from South Australia.
Visitors need specialized off-road vehicles to access the remote crater site, which includes limited facilities in the surrounding area.
The impact created a widespread layer of ejected material that settled into marine sediments 300 kilometers away in the Flinders Ranges.
Location: South Australia
GPS coordinates: -32.01667,135.45000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23
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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