Free Images - SnappyGoat.com- bestof:Double Crater AZ.jpg Double Crater Arizona facing southeast from an overlook 2009-06-21 Own Jstuby at http //en wikipedia org en wikipedia Jim Stuby 35 22 17 5

Click Here for More Images from iStock- 15% off with coupon 15FREEIMAGES

The Arizona Meteor Crater (Barringer Meteorite Crater) formed 50,000 years ago when an asteroid plunged through the Earth’s atmosphere and crashed into what is now central Arizona. This area was not populated by humans at the time. Because of Arizona’s dry climate and the crater’s relatively young age, Meteor Crater is the best preserved impact crater on Earth. The small asteroid was just 150 feet across. Traveling at around 8 miles per second the force of the impact was tremendous. In just a few seconds the crater was formed when millions of tons of rock were thrown out. Today Meteor Crater is a famous tourist attraction with a museum featuring displays about the history of the crater. Scientist from all over the world come to Meteor Crater to study it. Meteor Crater is near Winslow, Arizona, USA.

Aerial view of the giant crater that formed after the meteorite impact

Stunning views from the surrounding area.

Amboy crater in the Mojave Desert aerial view.

The Meteor Crater found in Arizona

Aerial View of Prairie and Extinct Volcanic Crater, China

Panorama of the border between the United States and Mexico as viewed from a distance through a valley.

Aerial Video of Meke Crater Lake in Konya, Turkey. Taken via drone.

Meteorite impact site and blue sky with clouds

Homol'ovi is a Hopi word which means “Place of the Little Hills.” The name is very appropriate since the area is mostly flat with several buttes and other small mounds. Between approximately 1260 and 1400 CE, the area was occupied by the Ancestral Hopi. Several large villages were established during this period. These villages were part of a larger network of settlements in the region, connected through trade and shared cultural practices. The remains of these villages contain numerous artifacts, including pottery shards, stone tools, and remnants of structures. The Homolovi sites provide important insights into the lives of the Ancestral Hopi, their agricultural practices, and their interactions with neighboring cultures. By the late 14th century, the Homolovi villages were largely abandoned, likely due to environmental changes, resource depletion, or social factors. Homolovi State Park, north of Winslow, Arizona, USA was established in 1986 with the help of the Hopi tribe who considered these lands a part of their ancestral homeland. The park presently serves as a center of archeological research. It is located near the Little Colorado River in a floodplain where the natives farmed their crops. The largest of the park’s pueblos at one time contained an estimated 1,200 - 2,000 rooms. The only remaining structure is the kiva in the oldest section of the pueblo. The kiva was an underground house used for religious purposes. The Hopi people continue to make pilgrimages to the site to renew the ties of their people to the land. Also, the Hopi Tribe is actively involved in the management and interpretation of the park, ensuring that their ancestral heritage is respectfully and accurately represented. Homolovi State Park today is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Ancestral Hopi and their connection to the land. It offers a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the ancient cultures that once thrived in the region.

South Mountain Park and Preserve Views from Pima Canyon Hiking Trail, Phoenix, Southern Arizona desert. United States.

Red sandstone buttes, sky bushes and trees.

Wupatki National Monument

A stunning scenic view of the mountains near Phoenix, Arizona, under a bright, clear sky. The rugged, rocky peaks rise from the desert floor, surrounded by a dry, arid landscape dotted with cacti and desert plants.

Winslow, Arizona, United States, 13 June 2009: Images of the Meteor Crater in Arizona capture the awe-inspiring impact site, showcasing a geological wonder formed by a cosmic collision. This natural landmark serves as both a scientific marvel and a testament to Earth's dynamic history, inviting visitors to explore the intersection of space and our planet's geological evolution.

SUV parked on scenic off road trail in Utah with view of canyon

This panoramic high-resolution image of the meteor crater has been taken during an afternoon and a storm was brewing in the distance. The clouds depict shadows on crater bottom.

Drone photo of beautiful colorful volcano with crater surrounded by salt lake at Meke, Turkey, Middle East

Meteor Crater impact in Arizona USA 50000 years ago

Wild Washington Scenic

Impressive Meteor Crater, Barringer Crater, Arizona, USA. A geological landmark formed by a meteorite impact 50,000 years ago. Arid desert terrain, steep walls, sparse vegetation.

$panoramic view into the Grand Canyon\n\nPlease see some similar pictures here: [url=/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=7655536]BEST OF THE WEST[img] http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7703/bestofthewest2klein.jpg [/img][/url]\n\n\n[url=/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=7653754]BEAUTY OF NATURE[img]http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6545/beautyofnatureklein.jpg[/img][/url]\n$

Arid Canyon, Wupatki National Monument

Attracted to the lush flood plain of the Paayu, native people arrived at Homolovi around 1330AD. They came from the Hopi Mesas which are 60 miles north. The Paayu is now known as the Little Colorado River. About 750 to 1000 people lived here, in a 1200 room village. They farmed corn, beans, squash and cotton in the flood plain and sand dunes. They also gathered native wild foods growing in the area and hunted for beaver, antelope, deer, elk and waterfowl. The Homolovi people left the Little Colorado River valley sometime prior to 1400AD and probably made their way back to their ancestral villages on the Hopi Mesas. In the 1960’s the ancient dwellings were threatened by illegal collectors of ancient artifacts. Homolovi State Park was eventually established to protect the artifacts and dwellings. Homolovi State Park is near Winslow, Arizona, USA.

A scenic landscape of rocky terrain and lush greenery in Humphreys Peak, United States

Top view of the canyon in the Colorado plateau with sky and clouds.

Aerial view of Scottsdale Arizona from Hot Air Balloon

view of a meteor crater in natron area with beautiful atmosphere and sky - Tanzania

Salt River Canyon Wilderness is a popular hiking and kataking destination between Globe and Show Low, Arizona bisected by U.S. Highway 60.

A view from the rim of the Capulin Colcano in New Mexico, which formed about 10 million years ago during an eruption that lasted about 10 years.

Free Images: "bestof:Double Crater AZ.jpg Double Crater Arizona facing southeast from an overlook 2009-06-21 Own Jstuby at http //en wikipedia org en wikipedia Jim Stuby 35 22 17 5"

Seleucus crater AS15-M-2621.jpg

Hans Vonk Music House.jpg

Brendan Beach.jpg

Arcte coerula larva 08Oct16.jpg

Otvane Wildlife Animal 03.JPG

Main Beach, Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, Minnesota - 20050814.jpg

Sunset Crater Volcano NM-27527-3.jpg

Sunrise Front Apr 09.JPG

Ally Pally Solstice03.jpg

South Palm Beach - buildings facing beach.jpg

South Palm Beach - beach empty.jpg

South Palm Beach - beach north 2004 January.jpg

South Palm Beach - beach north 2004 March.jpg

1962 Rambler Ambassador 2-door sedan Kenosha blue-s.jpg

Mug and Torus morph.gif

Panorama ul. Emilii Plater w Warszawie radek kołakowski.jpg

Pieter_Brueghel_the_Elder_-_The_Dutch_Proverbs_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg

North Beach, Stirling, Perth.JPG

Kastania sunset.JPG

Gadiara Sunset.JPG

Lake Conjola at sunset.JPG

Ohrid ancient theatre.JPG

New Forest ponies.jpg

SoccerPark main.jpg

Water lily 1.jpg

IMG Lily Ponds.JPG

Sunrise Beach Boulevard.JPG

Soccer shcs.jpg

Sosua beach.jpg

Otvane Wildlife 025.JPG

Otvane Wildlife 022.JPG

Otvane Wildlife 021.JPG

Otvane Wildlife 020.JPG

Otvane Wildlife 019.JPG

Otvane Wildlife 018.JPG

Otvane Wildlife 017.JPG

Otvane Wildlife 015.JPG

Manly Beach and water.jpg

Parunthum Paara.jpg

Staglands wetland.jpg

Palm Beach NSW.jpg

Kaingaroa Beach.jpg

Hendrys Beach.JPG

Otvane Wildlife Animal 15.JPG

Otvane Wildlife Animal 14.JPG

Otvane Wildlife Animal 12.JPG

Otvane Wildlife Animal 05.JPG

Blooming bottlebrush (Callistemon) found in Kelantan, Malaysia.JPG

A-V - Westliche Plattenspitze.jpg

Mission Beach-San Diego-California.jpg

Peacock sitting on grass.jpg

Tigh Na Mara Beach.jpg

Sunset Crater Volcano NM-27527-1.jpg

Sunset Crater Volcano NM-27527-2.jpg

Kea at Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park.jpg

Crosby Beach.JPG

Balnarring Beach, Victoria, Australia.jpg

Degar sunset from cannon point.jpg

Benllech Beach.jpg

Pebbles on Beach.JPG

Pygmy Goat At Las Vegas Zoo.JPG

Otvane Wildlife Animal 10.JPG

Mother duck with chicks.jpg

Deer grove sunset.jpg

A maglev train coming out, Pudong International Airport, Shanghai.jpg

22 Mullerrebe.jpg

Galveston beach sunset.JPG

Yellow ducklings in Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park.jpg

Dillon Beach, CA in Marin County.jpg

ജുബൈലിലെ ഒരു സായാഹ്നം.jpg

Deerfield Beach pier.jpg

Otvane Wildlife Animal 08.JPG

Peacock Butterfly showing proboscis.jpg

Moai Rano raraku.jpg

Externsteine, 2.jpg

Wabash inlet and island.JPG

Terms of Use Search of the Day