Previously, the Vredefort Dome had been the only dated impact structure. The 2 billion-year-old crater can be found in South Africa and is also the world’s biggest at over 155miles across.

The largest meteorite crater in the world, to be sure. So large, in fact, that it’s almost impossible to recognize it for what it is. Many people living in the small town of Vredefort don’t even know ...

The Vredefort asteroid was between 15 and 25 kilometres in diameter. It formed a huge impact crater between 250 and 300 kilometres in diameter – the largest one on Earth, as far as we know.

The volcanic crater lake attracts thousands of visitors each year. Those wanting to enjoy the deepest lake in the U.S. will need to schedule a visit soon, before access closes for more than two years.

ASO, Kumamoto Prefecture--Tourists could enjoy the rare view of the lake in the No. 1 crater of Mount Nakadake in the Aso volcano complex here turned green for the first time in six years.

Crater Lake is famous for its incredible views from the towering lip of the volcanic caldera, but some visitors are there to get a closer look at the deepest lake in the U.S. This summer will be ...

In fact, people won’t be able to get to it by the end of this summer. SFGATE reports how Crater Lake National Park in Oregon — which is home to the deepest lake in the country — is closing ...

Crater Lake and the popular Cleetwood Cove Trail will be closed to swimmers, boaters, and hikers until 2029. This summer will be the last chance for travelers to visit the lake until 2029 ...

In fact, it’ll be officially closed off by the end of this summer. SFGATE reports how Crater Lake National Park in Oregon — which is home to the deepest lake in the country — is closing down ...