Lochnagar Crater

Lochnagar Crater, located in Scotland’s Cairngorms, is a large, well-preserved impact site created about 420 million years ago when a meteorite struck the Earth. The impact formed a distinct circular crater approximately 1.2 kilometers (around 0.75 miles) wide, with raised rims and a central depression. This geological feature provides valuable insight into ancient extraterrestrial impacts and Earth's history. Today, the crater is a protected natural site and a popular destination for visitors interested in geology and natural history.