Beaverhead impact structure
In today's world, Beaverhead impact structure continues to be a topic of great interest and debate among experts and hobbyists alike. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Beaverhead impact structure remains relevant in our modern society and continues to provoke a series of mixed emotions and opinions. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Beaverhead impact structure and its impact on our daily lives, examining everything from its origins to its current influence on the world. Additionally, we will analyze the various points of view and controversies surrounding Beaverhead impact structure, with the goal of providing a complete and balanced view of this important topic.
| Beaverhead impact structure | |
|---|---|
 A shatter cone produced by the Beaverhead impact | |
| Impact crater/structure | |
| Confidence | confirmed[1] |
| Diameter | 60 kilometres (37 mi) |
| Age | 600 million years |
| Exposed | Yes |
| Drilled | No |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 44°36′N 113°0′W / 44.600°N 113.000°W |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho, Montana |
  Beaverhead impact structure Location of Beaverhead impact structure in Idaho | |
The Beaverhead impact structure is the second-largest impact structure within the U.S. It lies within the states of Idaho and Montana. Estimated at 60 kilometers (37 mi) in diameter, it is among the largest impact structures on Earth.
With an estimated age of 600 million years (Neoproterozoic), the impact's original shatter cones along the impact structure's perimeter provide some of the structure's only remaining visible evidence.
It is named for the Beaverhead region of southwestern Montana in which it was first discovered.
See also
References
- ^ "Beaverhead". Earth Impact Database. Planetary and Space Science Centre University of New Brunswick Fredericton. Retrieved 2015-01-02.
Further reading
- Carr, J and Link, PK, 1999, Neoproterozoic conglomerate and breccia in the formation of Leaton Gulch, Grouse Peak, northern Lost River Range, Idaho: Relation to Beaverhead Impact Structure, in Hughes, S.S., and Thackray, G.D., eds., Guidebook to the Geology of Eastern Idaho: Pocatello, Idaho Museum of natural History, p. 21–29.
- Aerial Exploration of the Beaverhead crater
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