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Henbury is a meteorite impact crater field situated in the arid Northern Territory of Australia. The site consists of 13 distinct craters that were created roughly 4,200 years ago by the impact of an iron meteorite. The largest crater measures about 180 meters in width and 15 meters in depth. Abundant remnants of the original iron meteorite, known as the Henbury octahedrite, have been recovered from the surrounding area.
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Where is the Henbury crater field?
Henbury is in Australia's arid Northern Territory. It is a field of meteorite impact craters rather than a single crater.
How many craters are at Henbury?
The Henbury field contains 13 distinct craters. They were formed when an iron meteorite broke apart during impact.
When did the Henbury impacts occur?
The impacts occurred roughly 4,200 years ago. This makes Henbury a relatively young meteorite crater field in geological terms.
How large is the biggest Henbury crater?
The largest crater is about 180 meters wide and approximately 15 meters deep. The surrounding field records the fragmentation of the incoming iron meteorite.
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