Steen River impact structure

{{Short description|Impact structure in Alberta}}

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| coordinates = {{Coord|59|30|N|117|38|W|type:landmark_region:CA|display=inline,title|name=Steen River crater}}

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| confidence = Confirmed

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| age = 91 ± 7 Ma
Late Cretaceous

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Steen River is an impact structure in Alberta, Canada. It is {{convert|25|km|mi|abbr=on}} in diameter and the age is estimated to be 91 ± 7 million years (Late Cretaceous). The structure is not exposed at the surface. The original crater was partially eroded prior to burial, and lies under {{convert|200|m|ft|abbr=on}} of sediments.{{cite Earth Impact DB | name=Steen River | linkname=SteenRiver | access-date=15 September 2019 }}

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Further reading

  • [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2005/pdf/2356.pdf Niccoli, M., Hildebrand, A.R. and Lawton D.C. (2005) "Seismic Velocity Study of the Rim Uplift of the Steen River Impact Crater" Lunar and Planetary Science XXXVI.]

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Category:Impact craters of Alberta

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Category:Mackenzie County

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