Sudbury Basin

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

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Sources

Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.

• NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

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