01-12-2009, 03:12 AM
<b>Asteroid crater </b>
New Delhi, Jan. 11 (PTI): Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh has thrown up one of the earthâs oldest impact craters, created by an asteroid hit 2,500 million years ago.
The crater â an âimpact structureâ in technical jargon since erosion has wiped out many of its original features â is 11km in diameter and is Asiaâs largest. An Indian geologist discovered it near Dhala village.
<b>Geologist discovers oldest impact structure</b>
New Delhi, Jan. 11 (PTI): Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh has thrown up one of the earthâs oldest impact craters, created by an asteroid hit 2,500 million years ago.
The crater â an âimpact structureâ in technical jargon since erosion has wiped out many of its original features â is 11km in diameter and is Asiaâs largest. An Indian geologist discovered it near Dhala village.
<b>Geologist discovers oldest impact structure</b>
