 CTX image of Dampier crater, with Karratha in center | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 15°41′S 203°36′E / 15.69°S 203.60°E / -15.69; 203.60 |
| 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.
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.
References
- "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.
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