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Spectacular Earth Impact Craters

By David Stock

24 September 2009

Approximately 150 impact craters are known on Earth, but most are severely eroded or hidden beneath tonnes of rock. Still, a few spectacular examples are visible with aerial photography, satellites or instruments that can peek beneath the surface.

See the world’s most spectacular impact craters

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