Imuziyam
Ames Astrobleme Museum
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Indawo
Ames, OK
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Kristy
November 14, 2018
As•tro•bleme (noun) – A depression, usually circular, on the surface of the Earth that is caused by the impact of a meteorite. From mid-20th century. astro- + Greek blçma “wound from a missile” Today, the small. rural community of Ames proudly claims the crater as its own – and as an important contributor to the geological knowledge of the nation’s petroleum industry. Located about 20 miles southwest of Enid, the Ames crater – an astrobleme – is buried by about 9,000 feet of sediment, making it barely visible on the surface. The hidden crater remained unrecognized until 1991, when a prolific oilfield was discoveredThe small, museum, which is without staff and open 24 hours.
As•tro•bleme (noun) – A depression, usually circular, on the surface of the Earth that is caused by the impact of a meteorite. From mid-20th century. astro- + Greek blçma “wound from a missile” Today, the small. rural community of Ames proudly claims the crater as its own – and as an important contr…