Steen River impact structure

Steen River is an impact structure in Alberta, Canada. It is 25 km (16 mi) in diameter and the age is estimated to be 91 ± 7 million years (Late Cretaceous). The structure is not exposed at the surface. The original crater was partially eroded prior to burial, and lies under 200 m (660 ft) of sediments.[1]

Steen River impact structure
Steen River impact structure is located in Canada
Steen River impact structure
Location of the impact structure in Canada
Impact crater/structure
ConfidenceConfirmed
Diameter25 km (16 mi)
Age91 ± 7 Ma
Late Cretaceous
ExposedNo
DrilledYes
Location
Coordinates59°30′N 117°38′W / 59.500°N 117.633°W / 59.500; -117.633 (Steen River crater)
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
DistrictMackenzie County

References edit

  1. ^ "Steen River". Earth Impact Database. Planetary and Space Science Centre University of New Brunswick Fredericton. Retrieved 15 September 2019.

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