Meteorite Craters and Impact Structures of the Earth

Over 150 crater-producing events have been identified, and this book describes all 139 sites worldwide at which evidence of the impacts can be seen. They range in age from recent craters formed this century to highly eroded billion-year-old craters. Some are spectacular to visit, such as the Barringer Crater in Arizona, the ring-shaped mountains of Gosses Bluff, Australia, and the huge crater at Ries in Germany. The author has visited many of the sites and his photographs enrich this thorough survey. For each site there is a summary table giving location, size, age and present condition. Maps are included where necessary. Meteorite craters are fascinating to visit, so the descriptions include guidance about access and suggested itineraries for the large structures.