Serpent Mound Crater
USA /
Ohio /
Sinking Spring /
World
/ USA
/ Ohio
/ Sinking Spring
World / United States / Ohio
impact crater, National Natural Landmark
Serpent Mound Crater is an unusual geological formation in southwestern Ohio. It was once widely believed to be volcanic in origin, but recent studies suggest that it's actually a meteorite impact crater. The site is designated a National Natural Landmark.
It was named for the famous effigy mound that lies in its southwest quadrant.
www.unb.ca/passc/ImpactDatabase/images/serpent-mound.ht...
www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM1DZT
www.arthurmag.com/magpie/?p=667
It was named for the famous effigy mound that lies in its southwest quadrant.
www.unb.ca/passc/ImpactDatabase/images/serpent-mound.ht...
www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM1DZT
www.arthurmag.com/magpie/?p=667
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpent_Mound_crater
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 39°2'4"N 83°24'18"W
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