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Post by jamil on Jul 21, 2015 1:26:39 GMT
Hi Just found what look like a circular and maybe concentric formation in what we moroccans call South Morocco, but in what is better known as Western Sahara. I searched in several database and don't find this place. What you think about it ?  Possible ancient crater.kmz (693 B) |
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Post by ET_Explorer on Jul 21, 2015 22:34:54 GMT
Hi Just found what look like a circular and maybe concentric formation in what we moroccans call South Morocco, but in what is better known as Western Sahara. I searched in several database and don't find this place. What you think about it ? It looks volcanic in origin, since there other ancient volcanic areas surrounding this |
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March 2015 - May 1, 2023 4:20:37 GMT
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Post by diane9247 on Jul 24, 2015 0:12:46 GMT
Hello, Jamil. Once again, you can look at Hill's post about types of craters. It is a permanent post in the Geology forum and is intended as a reference for all to see. That should help answer any of your crater questions.  |
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March 2015 - Jan 20, 2022 4:27:51 GMT
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Post by Hill on Jul 24, 2015 14:55:45 GMT
i don't believe it is the heavily eroded remains of an impact crater, and is more likely associated with the remains of an old mountain range which is now reduced to low dark hills called Adrar Sotuf a bit further to the east. It is most likely the heavily eroded remains of an igneous dome, perhaps a laccolith, expressed as low hills named Tercat. Please take a look at the post referenced by Diane1947 for further information. |
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