WebMar 17, 2016 · One of the best preserved meteorite impact craters, the Tswaing Crater is 1.4 kilometres in diameter and 200 metres deep and is said to have hit the earth some 220 000 years ago. Visitors are encouraged to take the 7.2km Tswaing Crater Trail, one of three trails that lead to and from the crater rim, and also check out the Tswaing Crater Museum … WebTswaing is an impact crater in South Africa that is accompanied by a museum. It is situated 40 km to the north-west of Pretoria. This astrobleme is 1.13 km in diameter and 100 m …

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WebTswaing means 'Place of Salt' because of the salt lake that formed in the 200m deep crater, and the salt pans around the lake. The area is well developed for tourists. A fiery meteorite the size of half a football field hit the earth’s crust and formed a crater about 1.4km in diameter and 200m deep. WebThe first eco-museum in South Africa, Tswaing is situated 40 kilometres north-west of Pretoria. The main features of the site are a 220,000 year old meteorite crater, Ndebele village, a marsh area and a variety of ecosystems. The museum is one of the best bird watching sites near Pretoria with 320 bird species and 420 floral species. Guests are … state wise car sales in india 2022

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WebTswaing is an impact crater in South Africa that is accompanied by a museum. It is situated 40 km to the north-west of Pretoria. This astrobleme is 1.13 km in diameter and 100 m deep and the age is estimated to be 220,000 ± 52,000 years (Pleistocene ). The impactor is believed to have been a chondrite or stony meteorite some 30 to 50 m in diameter that … WebOct 7, 2016 · #1940S PERFORMING #MAVUSO AT TSWAING CRATER MUSEUM, PERCY SLEASH SA AS AN MC HERITAGE EVENT1 OCT 2016 [email protected] 0762601825 http://www.passc.net/EarthImpactDatabase/New%20website_05-2024/Tswaing.html state wise car sales in india 2021