Colônia crater
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The Colônia crater is a recently confirmed impact crater located in the municipality of São Paulo, Brazil.[1] It is a round bowl-shaped depression, without any obvious central bulge, with a diameter of about 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi), bounded by a circular ring of hills about 125 metres (410 ft) high relative to the inner depression. Its approximate location is 23°52′15″ South and 46°42′30″ West, 770 metres (2,530 ft) above sea level.[2] The name comes from the town district of Colônia located just north of the feature.
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Colônia crater | |
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![]() 2017 Landsat image of Colônia crater | |
Impact crater/structure | |
Confidence | Confirmed |
Diameter | 3.6 km (2.2 mi) |
Age | 5 to 36 Ma Neogene |
Exposed | Yes |
Drilled | Yes |
Location | |
Coordinates | 23°52′15″S 46°42′30″W |
Country | Brazil |
State | São Paulo |
District | Parelheiros |
Municipality | São Paulo |
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