Ilyinets crater
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Ilyinets is an impact crater in Ukraine (Vinnytsia Oblast).[1][2][3]
Quick Facts Impact crater/structure, Confidence ...
Ilyinets crater | |
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Impact crater/structure | |
Confidence | Confirmed |
Diameter | 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) |
Age | 378 ± 5 Ma |
Exposed | No |
Drilled | Yes |
Bolide type | Iron? |
Location | |
Country | Ukraine |
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It is 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) in diameter and the age is estimated to be 378 ± 5 million years (Upper Devonian). The crater is not exposed at the surface.
The Ilyinets crater is located at the boundary of Rosynsko-Tikychki, Dnistersko-Buzki megastructures of the Ukrainian Shield.[4]