Foelsche Impact Crater

Australia / Northern Territory / Alyangula /
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Shows the circular plateau of Neoproterozoic sandstone which overlies the structure. Deformed Mesoproterozoic rocks, interpreted as relics of the rim, outcrop around the edge of the plateau.
Foelsche is a meteorite crater in Northern Territory, Australia.
It is 6 km in diameter and the age is estimated to be greater than 545 million years (Proterozoic). The crater is not exposed to surface.
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Coordinates:   16°40'5"S   136°46'57"E
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