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Impact structure

Sudbury Basin

One of the oldest and largest known impact structures, whose ancient impact melt hosts some of the world's richest nickel and copper ore deposits.

Impact structure

Overview

One of the oldest and largest known impact structures, whose ancient impact melt hosts some of the world's richest nickel and copper ore deposits.

Figures are given only where scientifically established; this page describes the event factually, without exaggeration.

Knowledge connections

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

  • NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

    Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.

    Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.