Connolly Basin crater
Impact crater in Western Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Connolly Basin is a 9 km-diameter impact crater located in the Gibson Desert of central Western Australia.[1] It lies adjacent to the Talawana Track 45 km west of the junction (Windy Corner) with the Gary Highway, but is difficult to access due to the remoteness of the area. It was originally thought to be a diapir (salt dome); an impact origin was first proposed in 1985.[2],[3]
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Connolly Basin crater | |
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Impact crater/structure | |
Confidence | Confirmed |
Diameter | 9 km (5.6 mi) |
Depth | 25–30 m (82–98 ft) |
Age | <60 Ma Paleocene |
Exposed | Yes |
Drilled | No |
Location | |
Location | Gibson Desert |
Coordinates | 23°32.3′S 124°45.4′E |
Country | Australia |
State | Western Australia |
Access | Talawana Track |
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