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BP Structure
Exposed impact crater in Libya / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The BP Structure, also known as Gebel Dalma, is an exposed impact crater in Libya. It is so called because it was identified by a BP (then British Petroleum) geological survey team.[1]
Quick Facts Impact crater/structure, Confidence ...
BP Structure | |
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Gebel Dalma | |
![]() Landsat image of the BP structure; screen capture from NASA World Wind | |
Impact crater/structure | |
Confidence | Confirmed |
Diameter | 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) |
Age | <120 Ma |
Exposed | Yes |
Drilled | No |
Location | |
Country | Libya |
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The crater is 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) in diameter and its age is estimated to be less than 120 million years (Lower Cretaceous or later).