page_title: Connolly Basin crater
hierarchical_section_title: Connolly Basin crater
context_page_description: Connolly Basin is a 9 km-diameter impact crater located in the Gibson Desert of central Western Australia. It lies adjacent to the Talawana Track 45 km west of the junction with the Gary Highway, but is difficult to access due to the remoteness of the area. It was originally thought to be a diapir; an impact origin was first proposed in 1985.
context_section_description: Connolly Basin is a 9 km-diameter impact crater located in the Gibson Desert of central Western Australia. It lies adjacent to the Talawana Track 45 km west of the junction (Windy Corner) with the Gary Highway, but is difficult to access due to the remoteness of the area. It was originally thought to be a diapir (salt dome); an impact origin was first proposed in 1985.
caption: Landsat image of the Connolly Basin crater (circular feature in centre); screen capture from NASA World Wind
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