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Wetumpka Impact Crater
Insect Burrow
This insect burrow was found on a core sample at 357.5 feet. This insect lived during the days of the dinosaurs some 80 million years ago!
Dr. David T. King, Jr. Professor of Geology at Auburn University was the principal investigator of the project
Jens Ormo, Ph.D. from Spain's Center for Astrobiology in Madrid, Spain was the co-investigator             
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Wetumpka Impact Crater Alabama Historic Marker located on US Hwy 231Wetumpka Impact Crater Alabama Historic Marker located on US Hwy 231The contracted driller was Boart Longyear of Wytheville, VirginiaThe contracted driller was Boart Longyear of Wytheville, VirginiaDrilling Site on the Frank Wadsworth PropertyDr. Jens Ormo - Dr. David King - Drill ManagerDr. Jens Ormo - Dr. David King - Frank WadsworthDr. David King - Dr. Jens OrmoDr. David King - Dr. Jens OrmoDr. David King - Dr. Jens OrmoLucie talking to Jens Jens and David looking at core samples Jens and David washing a core sampleDr. King placing core sample on washing table.Jens and David placing core sample into box for transportingJens and David examining a core sample.The Barn on the Wadsworth Property. Behind the barn is where the drill site was located.The Outhouse next to the drill siteClose up of a core sample box.Drill ManagerThe Drill TeamInsect Burrow found on a core sample. This insect lived during the age of the dinosaurs over 80 million years ago.Close up of a core sample box.Insect Burrow found on a core sample. This insect lived during the age of the dinosaurs over 80 million years ago.Insect Burrow found on a core sample. This insect lived during the age of the dinosaurs over 80 million years ago.Settlement Tank from the drill rig.Drill pipe The Drill TeamDr. King and Frank Wadsworth Dr. King and his wife Lucille
Wetumpka Impact Crater Project
AU Scientific Core Hole #09-04  "Wadsworth well" Drilled from June 27 to July 10, 2009
Depth - 715 feet - The driller was Boart Longyear of Wytheville, Virginia.
Discovery: This core hole penetrated the collapsed southern rim of the crater and crater-filling sands.
Funded by a NASA grant to Auburn University
Dr. David T. King, Jr. Professor of Geology at Auburn University was the principal investigator of the project.
Dr. Jens Ormo, Centro de Astrobiologia - Madrid, Spain; Dr. Lucille Beardsley, Auburn; and Mr. R. Scott Harris, Georgia State University, Atlanta were Dr. King's colleagues and co-investigators in the study.
Drilling Location: Wadsworth Property
Wetumpka Impact Crater
History and Origin Presentation
Prepared by Auburn University
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Earth Impact Database
Crater Name - Wetumpka
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