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Discover Impact Crater

Impact Crater Technical Terms

Impact Crater: a) [anthropogenic] A generally circular or elliptical depression formed by hypervelocity impact of an experimental projectile or ordinance into earthy or rock material. Compare – caldera, crater, meteorite crater. SW; b) (not recommended – use meteorite crater) A generally circular crater formed by the impact of an interplanetary body (projectile) on a planetary surface. GG