Steinheim crater, Impact crater in Steinheim am Albuch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The circular depression measures 3.8 kilometers in diameter with a central hill rising 50 meters above the crater floor.
The crater formed approximately 14.3 million years ago when a meteorite struck Earth during the Middle Miocene epoch.
The Crater Museum in Sontheim, established in 1978, presents geological exhibits and serves as a starting point for educational walks.
Located 40 kilometers west of the Nördlinger Ries crater, visitors can access geological trails and informational panels throughout the protected area.
The crater contains fossil-rich lake sediments from the Miocene period and displays distinctive shock cone structures first documented in 1905.
Location: district Heidenheim
GPS coordinates: 48.68667,10.06500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:50
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