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Chicxulub crater was responsible for a major mass extinction of plant and animal species. Energy Released: -
Beaverhead Crater is the 9th largest crater on earth a whopping 37 miles in diameter. Energy Released 6000 t. -
Barringer Crater though the Barringer privately owned, remains a National Natural Landmark. Energy Released: 690 t. -
The Chesapeake Bay Crater is one of the best preserved "wet craters" to be found. The collision caused higher seas and continental slopes in the nearby region. Energy Released: 175 t. -
Though little is known about this meteor, it left a huge impact allowing scientists today to begin study. Energy Released: 300 t. -
After the Cloud Creek crater was formed in Wyoming scientists discovered traces of magnetic elements left behind. Energy Released: 40 t. -
The Tunguska meteor devastated an estimated 80 million trees across a forested 2,150 km2 (830 sq mi). Energy Released: 30 t. -
The Sikhote-Alin meteorite, completely made of iron fragmented into 23 different pieces during its decent to earth. Energy released 10 t. -
The beautiful Elgygytgyn Lake was previously a desolate crater before water accumulated. Energy Released: 120 t. -
In 1908 a meteor 59 ft. in diameter created the greatest shock wave ever recorded. Energy Released: 440,000 t. -
NASA Earth Observatory. (n.d.). El’gygytgyn Crater, Russian Far East. https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/36151/elgygytgyn-crater-russian-far-east Wikipedia contributors. (2024, April 22). Sikhote-Alin meteorite. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20:16, July 12, 2024, from "Ragozinka". Earth Impact Database. Planetary and Space Science Centre University of New Brunswick Fredericton. Retrieved 2009-08-16.