Meteorite Impact Craters on Earth Poster

2008 poster copyright, 177 impact sites Info Sheet Updated for 2010

Meteorite Impact Craters on the Earth poster is a NEW full-size, fully revised color poster that provides a great introduction to impact science.

This poster features a table with all new information about the size, location, types of materials found and features of 177 verified craters discovered on Earth (copyright 2008).

* The world map shows all 177 craters plotted geographically with the names of the craters, latitude and longitude and keyed to a data table.

* There are pictures and text about some of the amazing rock and mineral types that are created ONLY by hypervelocity impacts.

* A sectional graphic shows how craters are formed when the meteorite/ asteroid/ comet hits the ground, and the types of crater they produce.

* A section is devoted to Gene Shoemaker, considered to be the "father of impact science."

* A handy timeline graph on the bottom of the poster shows the dating of 6 extinction events and their titles.

* The poster comes with a 4 page in-color information sheet with photos of meteorites and interesting review questions and answers.

The 38.5 x 27 inch poster is printed in full color with a UV protective laminate.