The Vredefort impact structure is one of the largest impact structures on Earth.

Vredefort Dome, the largest known meteorite impact structure on Earth. The Vredefort Dome is an area of raised land near the town of Vredefort in the Free State province of South Africa. The …

Jun 21, 2023 · Vredefort Crater – South Africa 27°0′S 27°30′E. This crater is not only the largest but also the oldest impact crater on Earth. 2.02 billion years ago, a meteorite or asteroid that …

The Manicouagan Crater, located in Quebec, Canada, is one of Earth’s largest and oldest preserved impact craters, formed approximately 215 million years ago during the Late Triassic …

The Vredefort Impact Crater is the largest asteroid impact structure with visible evidence at Earth's surface. The uplift at the center of the crater is known as the Vredefort Dome.

Located near Winslow, Arizona, Meteor Crater, also called Barringer Crater, was created about 50,000 years ago when a meteorite slammed into Earth at speeds exceeding 26,000 miles per …

Jan 23, 2025 · Yet neither of these is the largest crater on our planet. Instead, the South African crater belongs to a completely different impact event. This is one that we rarely hear about in …

In South Africa, the Vredefort Crater, also known as the Vredefort Dome is the world’s largest known impact crater, according to NASA Earth Observatory.

Jun 20, 2025 · The largest confirmed impact crater on Earth is the Vredefort Dome in South Africa. This immense structure, though heavily eroded, boasts an estimated original diameter …

Dec 4, 2025 · Popigai is one of the largest and most well-preserved impact craters on Earth. The “young” and well-preserved crater helps scientists understand cratering processes on Earth …