Dobele crater, Impact crater in Dobele, Latvia
Dobele crater is an impact structure buried beneath the town of Dobele in central Latvia, with a diameter of about 4.5 kilometers. The formation lies completely underground and has been studied through drilling operations and geophysical surveys.
The crater formed approximately 290 million years ago during the Cisuralian epoch of the Permian period. This impact event represents a major moment in the region's geological history.
The crater's location beneath Dobele town has influenced local geological studies and scientific research programs focused on understanding Earth's impact history.
The structure beneath the surface is not directly visible to visitors, but information about it can be found in scientific reports and geological studies. Local museums and universities in the region offer context about this underground formation.
The mineral composition in the crater's geological layers allows scientists to pinpoint the exact age of the impact. These chemical signatures have been preserved for millions of years and serve as geological time markers.
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