Kaali Crater
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Kaali is a group of nine meteorite craters in the village of Kaali on the Estonian island of Saaremaa. Most recent estimates put its formation shortly after 1530–1450 BC. It was created by an impact event and is one of the few impact events that has occurred in a populated area.
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Kaali is a group of nine meteorite craters in the village of Kaali on the Estonian island of Saaremaa. Most recent estimates put its formation shortly after 1530–1450 BC. It was created by an impact event and is one of the few impact events that has occurred in a populated area.
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Must visit. Truly unique sight - the meteorite crater is large enough to have an impact on the visitor and small enough to grasp the force and uniqueness of the event some 3-4,000 years ago. Visit also the visiting centre and museum to understand more of the impact and the cultural influence it had on people witnessing and later - when iron was found - benefiting from the event. There is a nice walkpath on the height surrounding the crater, and one can walk down to the waterline.
Kaupo LepaseppKaupo Lepasepp
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Kalio krateris - meteoritų kraterių grupė Estijoje, Saremossaloje. Susidarė maždaug prieš 4000 metų ir yra vienas vėliausiai Žemėje susidariusių smūginių kraterių, be to, tai vienintelis didesnis krateris, susidaręs žmonių apgyvendintoje vietovėje. Seniau buvo manyta, kad Kalio krateris yra vulkaninės kilmės, tačiau 1937 m. Ivanas Reinvaldas įrodė jo kosminę kilmę. Meteorito smūgis įvyko holoceno laikotarpiu, maždaug prieš 4000 metų (±1000 metų). Apskaičiuota, kad meteoritas turėjo sverti 20-80 tonų, o jo skriejimo greitis turėjo būti 10-20 m/s. Jis 5-10 km aukštyje suskilo į smulkesnius gabalus. Didžiausias luitas išmušė 110 m skersmens ir 22 m gylio kraterį, kuriame dabar telkšo Kalio ežeras. Vieno kilometro spinduliu aplink šį kraterį, susidarė dar keli mažesni, 12-40 m skersmens krateriai. Šio susidūrimo metu Estijoje buvo bronzos amžius, tačiau ši miškinga vietovė buvo gyvenama retai. Smūgio energija siekė 80 TJ, prilygstančiu Hirošimos atominio sprogimo galiai. Nuo šio susidūrimo miškas išdegė 6 km spinduliu. Manoma, kad šis įvykis buvo užfiksuotas vietinių tautų mitologijoje. Kalio ežeras buvo ilgai garbinamas kaip šventa vieta, čia buvo aukojamos aukos. Su Kalio įvykiu siejamas ir Kalevaloje minimas „šviesos kamuolys“, nukritęs pietvakariuose už Nevos, ir degantis miškas.
Aretas AretasAretas Aretas
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Very nice place to visit. A beautiful park where you can walk arou d the crater. There were some stairs but even with a stroller it was accessible most of the time. Just gping down the last steps next to the crater we had to leave the stroller. There was an interesting info board in Estonian and English explaining the history of the crater and nature around. Overall a fun place to visit!
LeiaInTheDark WalkingInTheSkyLeiaInTheDark WalkingInTheSky
10
Unless you are into meteors and stuff this is not a must visit. If you are in the island which has very relaxing nature about it, you can go check this out place as well. This place has a nice path around for a walk but it's very small. If you have time to spend in the island this is ok to visit but if not I wouldn't bother.
Chamara SandakelumChamara Sandakelum
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Worth to check out this meteor crater if you are visiting Saaremaa. No admission fee and free parking. I have found some funny looking trees around. But don't expect something outstanding, it is just a crater in the ground.
Vadim MoseitsukVadim Moseitsuk
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A meteorite crater in the middle of the island of Saaremaa. There are only 188 registered meteorite collisions in our planet and one is in Saaremaa. The place is very cool imagine that is 4000 years old.
Giuseppe D'AlbertiGiuseppe D'Alberti
10
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