Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve

Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve
Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve
Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve
LocationNorthern Territory, Ghan
Nearest cityAlice Springs
Coordinates24°34′21″S 133°8′52″E / 24.57250°S 133.14778°E / -24.57250; 133.14778
Area16 ha (40 acres)
Established1964
Governing bodyParks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory

Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve is a protected area in the Northern Territory of Australia located in the locality of Ghan.

Henbury craters are a result of one of the few impact events that have occurred in a populated area. (Other examples are Kaali crater in Estonia and 2007 Carancas impact event in Peru).

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