Dhala impact structure

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The Dhala impact structure (N25°17'59.7" and E78°8'3.1") is an impact structure formed by an asteroid impact.[1] It is situated near Bhonti village in Pichhore block of Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh state in India.[2] It is the largest impact structure in India,[2] and between the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia. The diameter of the structure is estimated at 3 kilometres (1.9 mi),[3] while other sources estimate its diameter to be 11 km diameter. It is the second such structure found in India, after Lonar lake.[2]

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Dhala impact structure
tapkeshwar pahadi
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Impact crater/structure
ConfidenceConfirmed
Diameter3–11 kilometres (1.9–6.8 mi)
Age2.44 and 2.24 Ga
CountryIndia
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictShivpuri district
MunicipalityBhonti village
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It is 200 km east of the Ramgarh crater.

Impact date

It is estimated that the impact occurred between 2.44 and 2.24 Ga.[4] Basement rocks are predominantly composed of granitoids.

Largest in India

This impact structure on the Bundelkhand craton is the largest in India.[2][5]

See also

Impact craters in India
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