In the mountains of New Mexico, scientists have found evidence for an ancient meteorite strike -- even though the impact crater is long gone.

The Santa Fe Impact Structure was discovered in 2005 and is estimated to be about 1.2 billion years old. The site consists of easily recognized shatter cones, which are rocks with fantail features ...

Santa Fe is built over what might well be the remains of a large meteorite crater. Those who know this already should raise their hands and pat themselves on the ...

The telltale signs of a huge impact site were sitting alongside a busy road 8 kilometres north-east of Santa Fe, ... He called in experts, who identified the projections as shatter cones, ...

The Santa Fe Impact Structure consists of many shatter cones, which are believed to form only when rock is subjected to high pressure and high-velocity shockwaves, for example, a meteorite impact.

The Santa Fe Impact Structure was discovered in 2005 and is estimated to be about 1.2 billion years old. The site consists of easily recognized shatter cones, which are rocks with fantail features ...