Podcast
Questions and Answers
The Zhamanshin meteor crater is over 10 km wide.
The Zhamanshin meteor crater is over 10 km wide.
False (B)
The Zhamanshin impact event occurred approximately one billion years ago.
The Zhamanshin impact event occurred approximately one billion years ago.
False (B)
The tektites discovered at the Zhamanshin crater are called irgizites.
The tektites discovered at the Zhamanshin crater are called irgizites.
True (A)
The energy released by the Zhamanshin impact was equivalent to a few thousand megaton bombs.
The energy released by the Zhamanshin impact was equivalent to a few thousand megaton bombs.
Signup and view all the answers
The Zhamanshin crater is notable for its unique geological formation, but tektites are not found there.
The Zhamanshin crater is notable for its unique geological formation, but tektites are not found there.
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards
Impact Craters
Impact Craters
Depressions on Earth's surface formed by extraterrestrial bodies colliding with it.
Earth Impact Database
Earth Impact Database
A collection of documented impact craters on Earth, listing 190 known craters.
Zhamanshin Crater
Zhamanshin Crater
A significant impact crater in Kazakhstan, formed by a meteorite explosion about one million years ago.
Tektites
Tektites
Signup and view all the flashcards
Meteorite Explosion Energy
Meteorite Explosion Energy
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Impact Craters on Earth
- Earth's surface displays numerous impact craters, evidence of extraterrestrial bodies striking it.
- The Earth Impact Database lists 190 known impact craters.
- The Zhamanshin crater in Irgiz, Kazakhstan, is one example.
Zhamanshin Crater
- Formed approximately one million years ago by a large meteorite explosion.
- Created a crater 700 meters deep and 14 kilometers wide.
- The explosion's energy was equivalent to tens of thousands of megaton bombs.
- Temperatures during the impact reached several thousand degrees Celsius.
- The crater is notable for the presence of tektites, specifically irgizites.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore the fascinating world of impact craters on Earth, including the well-documented Zhamanshin crater in Kazakhstan. This quiz delves into the formation, history, and unique features of these geological structures, revealing their significance as evidence of extraterrestrial impacts. Test your knowledge about their characteristics and the science behind their creation.
