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Raukas et al., 1995a

On the age of the meteorite craters at Kaali (Saaremaa Island, Estonia)

Raukas, A., Pirrus, R., Rajamäe, R., Tiirmaa, R.
DOI10.3176/geol.1995.3.03
Year1995
JournalProceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. Geology
Volume44
Number3
Pages177-183
Typearticle in journal
Estonian author
LanguageEnglish
Id9295

Abstract

Various methods have been used to determine the age of the Kaali craters. Most contemporary investigators believe the age of the craters to be approximately 4000 years. Studies of microtektites in the Piila mire close to Kaali have concluded that the craters were formed 7500 years ago.

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