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Bookmark or Share- 10 Famous Impact Craters on Earth - Geology ScienceLearn about the geological history and significance of 10 impact craters that have shaped the planet's landscape and evolution. From the Chicxulub Crater that killed the dinosaurs to the Barringer Crater that is a stunning testament to cosmic forces, explore these craters and their stories.
- Crater - WikipediaA crater is a hole or depression on a planetary surface, usually caused by an object hitting the surface, or by geological activity. Learn about different types of craters, such as impact, volcanic, explosion and pit craters, and see examples from Earth and other planets.
- What Is an Impact Crater? - NASA Space PlaceAn impact crater is a circular hole in the ground caused by a fast-moving object hitting a larger solid object. Learn about the formation, features and famous examples of impact craters on Earth and the moon.
- List of impact structures in North America - WikipediaDue to stringent requirements regarding evidence and peer-reviewed publication, newly discovered craters or those with difficulty collecting evidence generally are known for some time before becoming listed.
- Why Does the Moon Have Craters? - NASA Space PlaceA crater is a depression or hole in the surface of a planet or moon caused by a collision with a meteoroid or asteroid. Learn how the Moon has many craters because it has no erosion, tectonics, or volcanism to erase them, while Earth has few craters because it does.
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