Ries Crater

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:volcano
gptkbp:age approximately 14.8 million years
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Nördlingen
gptkbp:climate temperate oceanic climate
gptkbp:contains the town of Nördlingen
gptkbp:diameter 24 kilometers
gptkbp:discovered_by early 19th century
gptkbp:features central peak
a circular structure
ejecta blanket
rim structure
gptkbp:field_of_study planetary geology
geophysics
impact studies
sedimentology
gptkbp:formed meteorite impact
gptkbp:geological_features breccia
impact melt rocks
shocked quartz
impactites
gptkbp:has a central uplift
gptkbp:historical_significance ancient meteorite impact
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ries Crater
gptkbp:is_explored_in studied by scientists
gptkbp:is_notable_for its well-preserved structure
gptkbp:is_part_of the Swabian Jura
gptkbp:landmarks gptkb:Ries_Crater_Museum
Nördlinger Ries
historic town walls
Geopark Ries
Rieser Limes
gptkbp:local_economy gptkb:education
gptkb:tourism
gptkb:hospitality
gptkb:transportation_services
agriculture
construction
manufacturing
wine production
geological research
retail
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:significance geological research
gptkbp:surrounding_area Ries basin
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Nördlingen town
gptkbp:type complex crater