Panorama, Meteor Crater (IMAGE) University of Wisconsin-Madison Caption New research at Meteor Crater shows extreme temperatures and pressures during the impact that created the crater 49,000 years ago. Credit Aaron Cavosie Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.