Chukcha crater

Chukcha crater
Chukcha crater is located in Russia
Chukcha crater
Location within Russia
Location
Impact crater structure
ConfidenceConfirmed
Diameter6 kilometres (3.7 mi)
Age< 70 Ma
ExposedYes
DrilledYes

Chukcha is an impact crater in Taimyr Peninsula, Russia.

It is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) in diameter and the age is estimated to be less than 70 million years old (Cretaceous or younger). The crater is exposed to the surface.

References

  1. ↑ "Chukcha". Earth Impact Database. Planetary and Space Science Centre University of New Brunswick Fredericton. Retrieved 2009-08-19.

75°42′N 97°45′E / 75.700°N 97.750°E / 75.700; 97.750