Steen River impact structure explained

Steen River impact structure
Map:Canada
Confidence:Confirmed
Diameter:25km (16miles)
Age:91 ± 7 Ma
Late Cretaceous
Exposed:No
Drilled:Yes
Country:Canada
Province:Alberta
District:Mackenzie County

Steen River is an impact structure in Alberta, Canada. It is 25km (16miles) 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 200m (700feet) of sediments.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Steen River . SteenRiver . 15 September 2019 .