Roter Kamm Impact Crater

Namibia / Karas / Oranjemund /
 impact crater, interesting place
Roter Kamm is a meteorite crater in Namibia. It is 2.5 km in diameter and is 130 meters (400 feet) deep. The age is estimated to be in the range of 3.7 million years old, and 0.3 million years old, placing it in the Pliocene. The crater is exposed to the surface. However, its original floor is covered by sand deposits at least 100 meters (300 feet) thick.

www.unb.ca/passc/ImpactDatabase/images/roter-kamm.htm
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roter_Kamm_crater
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Coordinates:   27°45'57"S   16°17'17"E

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  • Original polygon by x-Toryu :)
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