Science Surfing Earth

Meteorite Crater

By Science News

The Barringer Crater in Arizona is one of the more famous geological sites on Earth. This Web site recounts the history and science of the crater’s formation 50,000 years ago and provides information about its discovery, its purchase by D.M. Barringer, and its current status.

Go to: http://www.barringercrater.com/

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