Karratha (crater)
 CTX image of Dampier crater, with Karratha in center | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 15°41′S 203°36′E / 15.69°S 203.60°E |
| Quadrangle | Memnonia |
| Diameter | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Eponym | Karratha, Australia |
Karratha is an impact crater in the Memnonia quadrangle of Mars. It was named after the town of Karratha, Western Australia, in 2021.[1]
Karratha lies within the larger Dampier, which is south of Burton crater.
The crater is thought to be around 5-10 million years old. It has been suggested to be the source crater of the Martian meteorite Northwest Africa 7034.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Karratha (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
- ^ Lagain, A.; Bouley, S.; Zanda, B.; Miljković, K.; Rajšić, A.; Baratoux, D.; Payré, V.; Doucet, L. S.; Timms, N. E.; Hewins, R.; Benedix, G. K. (2022-07-12). "Early crustal processes revealed by the ejection site of the oldest martian meteorite". Nature Communications. 13 (1): 3782. doi:10.1038/s41467-022-31444-8. ISSN 2041-1723. PMC 9276826. PMID 35821210.
