Steen River impact structure
{{Short description|Impact structure in Alberta}}
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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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External links
- [http://craterexplorer.ca/steen-impact-structure/ Exploration of the Steen River impact structure]
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
Category:Cretaceous impact craters
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