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Roter Kamm Crater

The Roter Kamm crater is located in the Namib Desert, Namibia. The crater is about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) in diameter and is 130 meters (400 feet) deep. About 3.7 million years ago, it was created by a meteor with the size of a large vehicle. Even though the crater is clearly visible, but at least 100 meters (300 feet) thick sand deposits cover its floor. The crater gives the impression of a Martian surface rather than that of our own planet due to the combination with the orangey-red color of the Namib Desert.

Roter Kamm Crater