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A cameraman records explosions where we can see ejection of material skyward, from explosive charge instead of asteroid impact, yet the result remains the same – craters!

1965 (approx.)

Detailed Description

In this photo during the creation of Cinder Lake Crater Field, a cameraman records explosions in the distance. We can see ejection of material skyward, from explosive charge instead of asteroid impact, yet the result remains the same – craters!

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

This image is in the Public Domain.

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