Morokweng crater, Impact crater in North West, South Africa.
The Morokweng crater extends 160 kilometers in diameter beneath the sands of the Kalahari Desert near the border with Botswana.
Scientists discovered the crater in 1994 through magnetic and gravimetric surveys, revealing its formation 145 million years ago during the Jurassic-Cretaceous period.
The crater site serves as a research center for international geologists studying Earth's impact events and planetary formation processes.
Researchers access the crater through drilling operations at depths of 770 meters, where they extract core samples for laboratory analysis.
The structure contains a 25-centimeter fragment of the original asteroid, making it an exceptional discovery as most impact sites lack preserved meteorite material.
Location: North West
GPS coordinates: -26.46667,23.53333
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:57
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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