Incomplete remains of world's 'youngest' impact crater spotted lurking in Chinese forest — Earth from space
Incomplete remains of world's 'youngest' impact crater spotted lurking in Chinese forest — Earth from space
GEOLOGY
 Apr 23 2026    13:48 PM
 
 
A 2021 satellite photo shows off the recently uncovered Yilan crater in China, which is most likely the youngest impact structure on Earth. The incomplete ring is also the largest of its kind and only the second impact crater ever found in the country.   Read More
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