Dhala impact structure
| Dhala impact structure | |
|---|---|
| tapkeshwar pahadi | |
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| Impact crater/structure | |
| Confidence | Confirmed |
| Diameter | 3–11 kilometres (1.9–6.8 mi) |
| Age | 2.44 and 2.24 Ga |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Shivpuri district |
| Municipality | Bhonti village |
The Dhala impact structure (N25°17'59.7" and E78°8'3.1") is an impact structure formed by an asteroid impact.[1] It is situated near Bhonti village in Pichhore block of Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh state in India.[2] It is the largest impact structure in India,[2] and between the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia. The diameter of the structure is estimated at 3 kilometres (1.9 mi),[3] while other sources estimate its diameter to be 11 km diameter. It is the second such structure found in India, after Lonar lake.[2]
It is 200 km east of the Ramgarh crater.
Impact date
[edit | edit source]It is estimated that the impact occurred between 2.44 and 2.24 Ga.[4] Basement rocks are predominantly composed of granitoids.
Largest in India
[edit | edit source]This impact structure on the Bundelkhand craton is the largest in India.[2][5]
See also
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- Impact craters in India
- Lonar crater at Lonar in Buldhana district of Maharashtra
- Luna crater at Kutch district of Gujarat
- Ramgarh crater in Rajasthan
- Shiva crater, a proposed undersea crater west of India
- Other related topics
- List of impact craters on Earth
- List of possible impact structures on Earth
- List of lakes in India
- List of national parks of India
- Ramsar Convention
- Soda lake
- Tiger reserves of Maharashtra
References
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Further reading
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External links
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