 CTX image ofDampier crater, with Karratha in center | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 15°41′S203°36′E / 15.69°S 203.60°E /-15.69; 203.60 |
| Quadrangle | Memnonia |
| Diameter | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Eponym | Karratha, Australia |
Karratha is animpact crater in theMemnonia quadrangle ofMars. It was named after the town ofKarratha,Western Australia, in 2021.[1]
Karratha lies within the largerDampier, which is south ofBurton crater.
The crater is thought to be around 5-10 million years old. It has been suggested to be the source crater of theMartian meteoriteNorthwest Africa 7034.[2]
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