Wolfe Creek Meteor Crater

Visit the remarkable Wolfe Creek Meteor Crater, the second largest preserved meteorite impact crater in the world. Located in Western Australia's remote deserts, this awe-inspiring site showcases the incredible power of an ancient meteorite impact.

About Wolfe Creek Meteor Crater

Wolfe Creek Meteor Crater, located in the remote deserts of Western Australia, is the second largest preserved meteorite impact crater in the world. The crater, measuring approximately 875 meters in diameter and 60 meters deep, was formed around 300,000 years ago when a massive meteorite collided with Earth. The site is accessible via the Tanami Road, approximately 150 kilometers south of Halls Creek, and offers visitors a unique opportunity to witness the power and scale of an ancient meteorite impact. The surrounding Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater National Park is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and those interested in astronomical phenomena.

Wolfe Creek Meteor Crater History

Wolfe Creek Meteor Crater was discovered in 1947 by aerial surveys, although the site has been known to the local Djaru (Jaru) Indigenous people for thousands of years. They call the crater “Kandimalal” and have a Dreamtime story that attributes its formation to the impact of a falling star. Scientific studies estimate the age of the impact at around 300,000 years, with the meteorite being largely composed of iron. The site has attracted researchers from various fields, including geology and astronomy, due to its well-preserved state and significance as one of the largest meteorite impact craters on Earth. In 1969, the Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater National Park was established to protect the area and its unique geological features.

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