Crater

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Crater may refer to:

In landforms:

  • Impact crater, caused by two bodies impacting each other, such as a meteorite hitting a planet or moon
  • Volcanic crater or caldera, formed by volcanic activity
  • Subsidence crater, from an underground explosion (usually nuclear)

Other:

[edit] See also

  • Krater, a Greek vessel used to mix wine and water (the original meaning)