Search for Impact Craters in Iran: Citizen Science as a Useful Method

TL;DR

This study explores using citizen science and Google Earth data to identify potential impact craters in Iran, with initial findings suggesting some structures may not be impact-related.

Contribution

It introduces a citizen science approach combined with satellite data for impact crater detection in Iran, an area with limited prior research.

Findings

Initial structures identified as probable impact craters

Some structures likely have non-impact origins

Ongoing studies aim to confirm impact crater status

Abstract

To recognition probable impact craters in Iran, we use Google Earth data in the first step. Some probable structures identified and studies suggest non-impact origin for them. Studies on other craters in Iran are in progress.