Vredefort Impact Structure
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| Provinc | Free State |
|---|---|
| Coordin | 27°0′0″S 27°30′0″E / 27.00000°S 27.50000°E |
| Age | Orosirian |
| Paleoproterozoic | |
| Diamet | 170–300 km (estimated former crater diameter) |
| Unesco site id | 1162 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 4078957 |
About Vredefort Impact Structure
The Vredefort impact structure is one of the largest verified impact structures on Earth. The crater, which has since been eroded away, has been estimated at 170 kilometres to 300 km across when it was formed.
Vredefort impact structure Photos
