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BP Structure

Coordinates: 25°19′10″N 24°18′34″E / 25.31944°N 24.30944°E / 25.31944; 24.30944
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BP Structure
Gebel Dalma
Landsat image of the BP structure; screen capture from NASA World Wind
Impact crater/structure
ConfidenceConfirmed
Diameter2 kilometres (1.2 mi)
Age<120 Ma
ExposedYes
DrilledNo
Location
CountryLibya
BP Structure is located in Libya
BP Structure
Oblique Landsat image of BP crater draped over digital elevation model (x5 vertical exaggeration); screen capture from NASA World Wind

The BP Structure, also known as Gebel Dalma, is an exposed impact crater in Libya. It is so called because it was identified by a BP (then British Petroleum) geological survey team.[1]

The crater is 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) in diameter and its age is estimated to be less than 120 million years (Lower Cretaceous or later).

About 88 km (55 mi) to the south is the larger Oasis crater.

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References

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  1. ^ "BP". Earth Impact Database. Planetary and Space Science Centre University of New Brunswick Fredericton. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
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25°19′10″N 24°18′34″E / 25.31944°N 24.30944°E / 25.31944; 24.30944