In a stunning discovery, scientists have uncovered 8,000-year-old animal carvings inside the Vredefort Crater.

"As scientists, we recognize the special nature of the impact crater, but it was also recognized by ancient inhabitants of the area," a geologist said of the discovery at Vredefort. A number of ...

The Sudwala Caves are a notable feature of this formation. The oldest and largest verified impact crater on Earth, the Vredefort Dome is what remains of a meteorite strike over 2 billion years ago.

Previously, the Vredefort Dome had been the only dated impact structure. The 2 billion-year-old crater can be found in South Africa and is also the world’s biggest at over 155miles across.

is now recognized as at least 200 million years older than the Vredefort crater in South Africa, which was previously considered the oldest. The impact site spans 70 kilometers (43.5 miles) wide and ...

According to NASA, Vredefort Crater located in South Africa is the largest and oldest impact crater on Earth. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its rich biodiversity.

The Vredefort Crater, the largest and oldest known impact structure on Earth, offers breathtaking views of its ancient landscape, rich in geological history. Aorounga Crater in Chad is notable for its ...

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More than 300 km (190 mi) across when it was formed, the Vredefort Crater in South Africa's Free State province is the largest verified impact cater on Earth. Pictured is a satellite image of the ...

The Vredefort Dome, a significant geological landmark, is the largest verified impact crater on Earth. Its formation is a stark reminder of cosmic events that have shaped our planet. Located near the ...