Sierra Madera crater
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The Sierra Madera crater is a meteorite crater (astrobleme) in southwestern Pecos County, Texas, United States.[1] The central peak of the rebound structure of the impact crater rises 793 ft (242 m) above the surrounding land.[3] The peak is visible from U.S. Highway 385 between Fort Stockton, Texas and Marathon, Texas. The Sierra Madera crater is located on private property on the La Escalera Ranch.
| Sierra Madera Crater | |
|---|---|
 Sierra Madera viewed from US Highway 385 | |
| Impact crater/structure | |
| Confidence | Confirmed[1] |
| Diameter | 8 mi (13 km) |
| Age | 100 million years |
| Exposed | Yes |
| Drilled | Yes |
| Location | |
| Location | Pecos County, West Texas |
| Coordinates | 30°36′N 102°55′W[2] |
| Country | United States |
 Sierra Madera Sierra Madera in Texas | |
| Topo map | Sierra Madera |
It is 13 km (8 mi) in diameter and the age is estimated to be less than 100 million years (Cretaceous or younger).[1]
Apollo 17's Gene Cernan and Jack Schmitt did some of their geological training here.[4]
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