Haughton impact crater, Impact crater on Devon Island, Canada
The Haughton Impact Crater spans 20 kilometers in diameter across the northern landscape of Devon Island in the Canadian territory of Nunavut.
The crater formed 23 million years ago when an asteroid or comet struck Earth, releasing energy equivalent to 100 million kilotons of TNT.
The Mars Institute and SETI Institute operate research stations at the crater site to study potential Mars exploration scenarios and geological similarities.
Scientists conduct research at the crater only during summer months due to extreme cold temperatures and darkness that persist throughout winter seasons.
The crater contains impact breccia permeated with permafrost, creating geological formations that mirror potential conditions on the surface of Mars.
Location: Nunavut
GPS coordinates: 75.38330,-89.66670
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:07
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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