Shunak (Kazakh: Шұнақ метеорит кратері, Şūnaq meteorit kraterı) is a meteorite impact crater in the southeastern part of Qaraghandy Province in Kazakhstan.[1]

Shunak crater
Kazakh: Шұнақ метеорит кратері
Crater Shunak
Impact crater/structure
Diameter2.8 km (1.7 mi)
Age35-55 Ma
ExposedYes
DrilledYes
Location
CountryKazakhstan
ProvinceQaraghandy Province
Shunak crater is located in Kazakhstan
Shunak crater
Crater Shunak

It is 2.8 km (1.7 mi) in diameter and the age is estimated to be between 35 and 55 million years (Eocene). The crater is exposed at the surface.

References edit

  1. ^ "Shunak". Earth Impact Database. Planetary and Space Science Centre University of New Brunswick Fredericton. Retrieved 2009-08-19.

47°12′30″N 72°45′35″E / 47.20833°N 72.75972°E / 47.20833; 72.75972