8 Must-Visit Meteor Craters On Earth

1. Vredefort Crater

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2. Sudbury Basin

[{"selector":"#anim-907d9c2d-03dc-4c61-baf7-53e73e1f8ef1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Renowned for its mineral wealth, the Sudbury Basin features impressive geological formations that tell the tale of a catastrophic impact event millions of years ago. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

3. Aorunga Crater

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4. Clearwater Lakes

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5. Serra Da Cangalha

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6. Gosses Bluff Crater

[{"selector":"#anim-02d2acd6-a394-4a60-b665-7b18fea35851 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-57.668765906782525%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Gosses Bluff Crater, formed around 142 million years ago, is a striking feature in the Australian outback, renowned for its stunning landscape and Aboriginal cultural significance. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

7. Wolfe Creek Crater

[{"selector":"#anim-e0fa582c-b549-4b17-b5f6-ad3fa3724292 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.174107046826244%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Wolfe Creek Crater, one of the best-preserved meteorite impact sites, is a must-visit for adventure seekers and offers a glimpse into the violent forces that shaped our planet. Credits: Pexels

8. Barringer Crater

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