Meteor Crater cuttings from drill hole #22
By Astrogeology Science Center
2024 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Sample bags of cuttings from drill hole 22. Samples were collected every one foot (0.3 meters) until reaching bedrock, depths are recorded on sample bags in feet.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Photo credit: Tenielle Gaither, USGS
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