Beaverhead crater, Impact crater in Idaho, United States.
Located along the Montana-Idaho border, the Beaverhead crater stretches across 60 kilometers and stands as the second largest impact structure in North America.
The crater formed approximately 600 million years ago during the Neoproterozoic era, when a massive meteorite collided with the Earth's surface in this region.
Scientists and researchers regularly visit the site to study the shatter cones and geological formations that provide evidence of ancient meteorite impacts.
Access to the crater area requires careful navigation through mountain roads, with recommended visits during summer months when weather conditions are most favorable.
The crater's extensive weathering and subsequent geological events have created distinctive shatter cones along its perimeter, marking the impact's tremendous force.
Location: Idaho
GPS coordinates: 44.25000,-114.00000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:21
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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