Wolfe Creek Crater
Meteorite impact crater in Western Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wolfe Creek Crater is a well-preserved meteorite impact crater (astrobleme) in Western Australia.[1][2]
Quick Facts Impact crater/structure, Confidence ...
Wolfe Creek Crater | |
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Kandimalal | |
Impact crater/structure | |
Confidence | Confirmed |
Diameter | 875 m (2,871 ft) |
Depth | 60 m (200 ft) |
Age | ~150 ka Pleistocene |
Exposed | Yes |
Drilled | No |
Bolide type | iron meteorite ~50,000 t (49,000 long tons; 55,000 short tons) |
Location | |
Location | Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater National Park, Great Sandy Desert |
Coordinates | 19°10′18″S 127°47′44″E |
Country | Australia |
State | Western Australia |
Access | Tanami Road |
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