Sudbury Shatter Cone Canada [80993] 10.9 lb

This shatter cone is from the Sudbury Impact Crater, located in Ontario, Canada. This meteorite impact structure is one of Earth's largest known impact structures. It was formed approximately 1.85 billion years ago, which makes it a really old crater by Earth standards, forming in the Paleoproterozoic era. 

This meteorite impact significantly impacted the environment, resulting in global-scale changes. The intense heat and pressure generated by the impact caused rocks to melt and form a layer of glassy material known as "impact melt." The shockwaves created by the meteorite's impact also resulted in unique geological features called "shatter cones."

Shatter cones are a type of geological structure that are only found in areas where meteorite impacts or nuclear explosions have occurred. They form when the shockwaves from an impact travel through the Earth's crust, causing the rocks to shatter and fracture in a distinctive cone-like pattern. These structures can range in size from small, microscopic features to large, visible formations that can be several meters in length.

Size of Sudbury Shatter Cone: 210mm X 175mm X 82mm, Weight: 10.9 lb. This museum grade shatter cone ships with a Certificate of Authenticity, information about the Sudbury impact structure, tag and tag stand. Display stand and photo cube not included.

Here is a rare opportunity to add a large Sudbury shatter cone to your geological collection.

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This Sudbury shatter cone ships with a Certificate of Authenticity, information about the Sudbury impact structure, tag and tag stand.