| Temimichat Crater | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Impact crater/structure | |
| Confidence | Proposed |
| Diameter | 700 metres (2,300 ft) |
| Country | Mauritania |
Temimichat is a proposed impact crater in Mauritania.
Details
The Temimichat crater is located in northern Mauritania and has been listed together with other Mauritanian craters or crater-like features. Its diameter is about 700 metres (2,300 ft). According to Pomerol (1967), mafic rocks have been found in the area. Its age is still unknown, but the present erosional level suggests a relatively old age of formation.
See also
References
- A. P. Rossi; A. Baliva & E. Piluso (2003). "New Evidences of an Impact Origin for Temimichat Crater, Mauritania" (PDF). Lunar and Planetary Science. XXXIV. Lunar and Planetary Institute.
- Norbert Brügge. "The so-called impact craters of Mauritania: Aouelloul, Tenoumer and Temimichat".
24°15′N 9°39′W / 24.250°N 9.650°W / 24.250; -9.650 (Temimichat)
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