Bigach Crater, Impact crater in eastern Kazakhstan.
The Bigach Crater spans 8 kilometers in diameter with a circular rim modified by tectonic processes and natural erosion over time.
Scientists estimate the crater formed approximately 5 million years ago during the Pliocene epoch when a meteorite collided with Earth's surface.
Agricultural communities near Novopavlovka have transformed sections of the crater's interior into productive farmland, adapting the geological structure for human use.
Researchers and geologists can access the exposed surface of the crater to study impact phenomena and regional geological characteristics.
Fault movements have created an angular appearance in the crater's structure, differentiating it from typical circular impact formations.
GPS coordinates: 48.56667,82.01667
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:51
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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