⛏ Popigai impact structure

Russia · Europe · 71.65°N, 111.18°E

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Popigai impact structure
The Popigai impact structure is the eroded remnant of an impact crater in northern Siberia, Russia. It is tied with the Acraman impact structure as the fourth largest verified impact structure on Earth. A large bolide impact created the 100-kilometre-diameter (62 mi) crater approximately 35 million years ago during the late Eocene epoch. It might be linked to the Eocene–Oligocene extinction event.

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CountryRussia
Continent / regionEurope
Coordinates (approx.)71.65°N, 111.18°E · view on map

Popigai impact structure is located in Russia, in Europe.

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