Vredefort Dome: Quick Facts

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Vredefort Dome impact structure

Map of southern Africa highlighting the location of the Vredefort Dome in central South Africa with a red star, indicating its status as a World Heritage Site. Neighboring countries Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Eswatini, and Lesotho are labeled, along with major South African cities such as Cape Town, Pretoria, and Bloemfontein.

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