The locals call it “Ghantsiis,” the “fallen star,” and believe it possesses supernatural powers. Even if that’s not the case, the Hoba meteorite does have features that make scientists scratch their heads. Imagine a giant, anvil-shaped rock falling from space. Most of us would expect a colossal crater, a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie. But what if this space rock … [Read more...] about Why the Hoba Meteorite Left No Impact Crater Despite Being Earth’s Biggest Space Rock and Chunk of Iron
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Take a Look Inside the Batagaika Crater, the Largest Scar on Earth
The Batagaika megaslump provides a glimpse into Siberia’s ancient past and uncertain future. The Batagaika megaslump is a massive crater in the Siberian taiga, in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in Russia. It is also known as the “gateway to hell” or the “scar on the planet” because of its enormous size and eerie appearance. The crater is about one kilometer long and 100 … [Read more...] about Take a Look Inside the Batagaika Crater, the Largest Scar on Earth
Stunning Photos Show Huge Crater on Mars Full of Ice
The European Space Agency's Mars Express probe has captured stunning photos of a massive crater on Mars that is full of ice. The images reveal the Korolev crater, which is located in the northern lowlands of Mars and is approximately 50 miles wide. The Korolev crater is particularly interesting because it contains a massive deposit of water ice that is estimated to be more … [Read more...] about Stunning Photos Show Huge Crater on Mars Full of Ice