Vredefort Crater
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| Area | 30000120 |
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| Diameter | 300 km (190 mi) |
| Age | Paleoproterozoic |
| Provinces | Free State |
| Inscription | 2005 (29th Session) |
| Did you know | The Vredefort Dome is 120 km south west from Johannesburg. |
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| ID | 1003214 |
About Vredefort Crater
The Vredefort crater is the largest verified impact crater on Earth, more than 300 kilometres across when it was formed. What remains of it is located in the present-day Free State province of South Africa and named after the town of Vredefort, which is situated near its centre.
Vredefort crater Photos
