NASA's Landsat 9 Images Spider-Shaped Meteorite Crater in Western Australia
NASA's Landsat 9 satellite captured an image of Spider Crater, a spider-shaped geological formation in Western Australia's Kimberley region, formed by an ancient meteorite impact. Measuring about 13 km by 11 km, its central uplift spans roughly 4 km and features pale sandstone ridges resembling spider legs. Scientists identified impact evidence such as shatter cones and shocked minerals, though the exact impact date remains uncertain, estimated between 600 and 900 million years ago during the late Precambrian.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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ndtv broke this story on 19 Oct, 02:59 am. Other outlets followed.