When a meteorite large enough to cause a crater hits the Earth,the diameter of the impact crater is __________________.

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The diameter of the impact crater is approximately 20 times the diameter of the meteorite. This is due to the shock waves generated by the impact which create a wide circular crater. The size of the crater also depends on the velocity, angle of impact, and the nature of the surface on which the meteorite lands. However, it is generally much larger than the meteorite size.

When a Meteorite Large Enough to Cause a Crater Hits