[meteorite-list] Laughlin, NV Crater?

[Adam Hupe]

Dear List,

I observed what looks somewhat like a large impact crater surrounding me right 
here in sunny and friendly Laughlin, NV.  I was checking out the Colorado River 
for the Rockin the River Regatta next weekend on Google Earth and noticed I live 
on the edge of a giant circular formation.  Here is the Google Earth link: 


<http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=35.136363,-114.661624&spn=0.059241,0.110378&t=f&z=13&ecpose=35.133387,-114.66087323,12385.2,-11.663,1.617,0>


Possibly, a hike is in order or it is just my imagination prompting me to 
challenge the hot weather.  It has cooled down to around 116 degrees so maybe a 
backyard mountain hike is in order.  I do not know what the circular structure 
is, my guess a natural formation not related to an impact.  Maybe somebody with 
more knowledge of the geology in this area can clue me in. 


Best Regards,

Adam