Monoun
Monoun is a locality in Cameroon that is best known for the Monoun meteorite impact crater located nearby. The crater is a circular depression set in tropical lowland terrain, with a rim that remains noticeable in places and a surrounding landscape that bears traces of excavation and disturbance from the impact event.
Geologically, the Monoun crater exhibits characteristics typical of impact structures, including a disrupted bedrock zone around
Discovery and research on the feature began in the late 20th century, when aerial photography and field
Significance and current status: The Monoun crater is among the better-documented impact features in Africa and